Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

To provide physiotherapy services to obstetrics / gynaecology / general surgery / breast surgery both in-patients and outpatients. This includes leading antenatal triage, gynaecology and breast post-operative interventions.

To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined clinical caseload which includes obstetrics / gynaecology / breast surgery both in-patients and outpatients, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.

To provide specialist assessment and treatment for back and pelvic pain in pregnancy and postpartum, post-operative oncology breast surgery and urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction.

To regularly advise line managers about the needs of obstetrics / gynaecology / breast surgery patients and contribute as required to service planning and multi-disciplinary & interagency working.

To ensure safekeeping of confidential patient records, hospital equipment and own safety in line with Trust policies and procedures when out in the community.

Required to take physiotherapy and work experience students

To deputise for senior staff as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jo Prosper on [email protected]