Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time position as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within Pelvic Health Perinatal conditions including MSK. This post will be working within a dynamic and friendly Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team under the Physiotherapy Service at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. The service is delivered by the team of therapists and the clinical leads across the three hospital sites within the trust.
At Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, we provide an extensive physiotherapy service for our patients with pelvic health problems. We have strong links with other therapy teams as well as the wider MDT within urogynaecology, gynaecology, urology, colorectal and midwifery. The team is currently expanding due to the roll out of local Perinatal Pelvic Health Services and the successful candidate will have a key role in setting up and delivering this service alongside the clinical leads.
The successful candidate will be expected to take a lead role in the delivery of the perinatal pelvic health physiotherapy service, including MSK related conditions. They will also plan and deliver treatment programmes for complex patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, including bladder, bowel, prolapse and pelvic pain symptoms.
This post will play a key role in reviewing pathways for patients within pelvic health physiotherapy, auditing and developing other team members to deliver a high-quality therapy service for patients to ensure best practice.
Main duties of the job
* The successful candidate will deputise for the APP Clinical leads as required, supporting in the delivery of service improvements and providing specialist clinical knowledge in relation to service development.
* The successful candidate will lead appropriate education and training of therapy staff and other health care professionals including GPs, consultants and other AHPs with the clinical leads and other Senior Specialist Physiotherapists, and you will be responsible for the supervision of more junior Physiotherapists within the team.
As a team, we pride ourselves on our development and positive approach to change, as well as having a flexible and supportive team ethos. We are committed to supporting the successful candidate to expand their knowledge in this specialism for the benefits of the patient and the service through formal courses and in service training. Post graduate qualifications in a relevant area would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will have a can do attitude, be a team player with excellent communication, organisational, teaching and leadership skills who is committed to facilitating positive change management, developing themselves and the team.
Job responsibilities
* To deliver Physiotherapy input to patients referred into the MYTT pelvic health service. This will include the triage and assessment of new patients to determine their diagnosis and management. Referrals are accepted from GPs, Midwives and relevant consultant led services both within and outside of the Mid Yorkshire area.
* To assess ante-natal and post-natal patients presenting with MSK related symptoms and conditions using clinical knowledge and skills and holding a clinical caseload which will include specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of these patients.
* To coordinate perinatal related MSK condition physiotherapy input to patients referred into the MYTT Physiotherapy service. This will include the delivery of clinics, groups and virtual groups across three hospital sites.
* To take a lead role in the delivery of the perinatal related MSK condition physiotherapy service working alongside pelvic health and MSK practitioners within these specialities.
* To plan and deliver (or work towards after relevant training) treatment programmes for complex patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, including bladder, bowel and pelvic pain symptoms.
* To work with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners on competencies required to deliver an extended scope Physiotherapy role in clinic supervised by consultants and/or APPs (dependent upon skills, training level and service requirements).
* To participate in MDT working with the Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife and wider services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Degree in relevant therapy profession.
* Registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
* Have or be working towards Masters degree or equivalent.
Desirable
* Relevant clinical Post-Graduate qualification.
* Management course.
* Relevant Courses e.g. POGP.
* Member of POGP.
Experience Essential
* Evidence of comprehensive clinical experience.
* Experience of working in relevant clinical setting.
* Supervision of more junior and support staff and students.
* Experience of working with Consultants/wider MDT.
Desirable
* Leadership skills.
* IM&T Skills.
* Knowledge of current guidelines within Pelvic Health.
Personal Attributes Essential
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Able to work both independently and to promote MDT working.
* Ability to motivate.
* Committed to personal and team development.
* Ability to cope working in a stressful environment.
* Ability to cope with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
* Leadership skills and qualities.
* Ability to maintain judgement under pressure.
* Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality.
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Knowledge of obstetric, gynaecology, urology, colorectal & musculoskeletal pathologies.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Promotion of role of therapies.
* Moving and Handling.
* Forward thinking.
* Ability to pass on knowledge and skills within both formal and informal environments.
* Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
* Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services.
* Working knowledge of the NHS.
Desirable
* Teaching/Presentation skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address: Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF14DG
Employer's website: https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/
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