2145 - Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic & Perinatal
Are you a creative and passionate Physiotherapist with an interest in Pelvic Health? Are you looking for a new challenge as part of a dynamic, innovative and supportive team? This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the recovery and rehabilitation of service users with pelvic and perinatal health conditions.
We are an established fast follower currently implementing the improvements driven by NHS England's development of Perinatal Pelvic Health Services across the country and so it is an exciting time to join our team at Barnsley. Our team leads local delivery of the national NHS Long Term Plans ambition to improve prevention, identification, and referral to NICE-recommended treatment for pelvic health problems during pregnancy and at least one year following birth, alongside management of other general pelvic health conditions.
Main duties of the job
The interview date for this role is Wednesday 12th March 2025.
As a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, you will work as part of a supportive and dynamic team to provide physiotherapy services for the treatment of pelvic and perinatal health conditions, including musculoskeletal issues in pregnancy and the first year postnatal.
You will undertake specialist assessment, treatment, and advice to patients with complex presentations and formulate a clinical diagnosis and Physiotherapy treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.
With regular supervision from experienced Advanced Physiotherapists, you will develop highly specialised clinical skills working both on an individual basis and in group settings, providing advice and preventative education for minimising the risk of developing pelvic health and pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'can do' attitude is evident throughout the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
* Current HCPC Registration
* MCSP
Experience
* Experience of Evidence Based Practice and Risk Assessment
* Post-graduate clinical experience having completed rotations across a wide variety of areas.
* Experience in Pelvic Health & Perinatal services
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and training in relevant area
* Experience of audit/research
* Experience in the NHS in the UK as a qualified physiotherapist
* Member of a specialist interest group
* Experience of supervision of support workers
* Experience in antenatal and postnatal classes
Knowledge and Awareness
* Awareness of NHS issues
* Awareness of confidentiality issues
* Involvement in Research and Audit projects
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to teach and supervise
* Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation, and on own initiative
* Good communication skills written and verbal
* Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling, and treatment skills
* Organisational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
* Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
* Ability to risk assess and awareness of H&S for own and others work area and caseloads
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please give an example of when you have worked as an excellent team member to provide quality care?
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.
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