To carry a variable clinical caseload as part of the Pelvic Health team, providing advanced physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients who may have diverse and complex presentations. This includes in and out patient physiotherapy treatment in the fields of obstetrics, gynaecology, general surgery and breast surgery.
To supervise and support both the Band 4 physiotherapy assistant and physiotherapy students as required. To work independently under the guidance of the team leader and actively participate in the professional development of self and others. To contribute to other departmental activities. To participate in provision of on‑call or other out‑of‑hours services at weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays if required.
Responsibilities
* Provide physiotherapy services to obstetrics, gynaecology, general surgery and breast surgery both in‑patients and outpatients, including leading antenatal triage and gynaecology/breast post‑operative interventions.
* Work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined clinical caseload of obstetrics/gynaecology/breast surgery patients, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
* Provide specialist assessment and treatment for back and pelvic pain in pregnancy and postpartum, post‑operative oncology breast surgery, urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction.
* Regularly advise line managers about the needs of obstetrics/gynaecology/breast surgery patients and contribute to service planning and multi‑disciplinary & interagency working.
* Ensure safekeeping of confidential patient records, hospital equipment and own safety in line with Trust policies and procedures when working in the community.
* Take physiotherapy and work‑experience students.
* Deputise for senior staff as required.
About the Trust
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
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