Job summary Specialised Pelvic Health Physiotherapist - Fixed Term Applications are invited for this specialised Pelvic Health Band 6 post from experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered physiotherapists with the relevant clinical experience. The post of a Senior Pelvic Health Physiotherapist would ideally suit a fully qualified member of POGP or someone who is looking to complete their postgraduate training. The post will be primarily based at the Conquest but this is a cross site working contract that will support cover across the acute & community sites within the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as required. The ideal candidate should be able to work skilfully and independently in all aspects of Pelvic Health i.e. uro-gynae surgery, urology, obstetric in & out patient care, incontinence, bowel and gynae dysfunction clinics, and will be competent in teaching antenatal & postnatal classes. Knowledge of MSK out patients and general surgery would be a necessary skillset for the successful applicant. Main duties of the job In this role, the post holder will undertake specialist pelvic health clinical physiotherapy working to a B6 competency framework, and enhancing your expertise within ante and post-natal care, urology, gynaecology, surgical and obstetric wards; and continence treatment pathways. The post holder will provide clinical support both within the Pelvic Health and MSK services, as well as working as part of a wider MDT in the above pathways of care in the Trust. You will work with the Pelvic Health Band 7 to support service development and training, helping to implement policy and policy changes, collecting outcomes to support service reporting and audit, and to ensure the service delivers current best evidence in practice. The trust actively encourages personal development & you will be expected to engage in reflective practice & independent CPD as well as taking advantage of any Trust initiatives & opportunities. We have close links with the local School of Healthcare Professions at the University of Brighton & other universities & participate in the delivery of Pelvic Health awareness sessions to undergraduate students. About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 5 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 374-KN109 Job locations Conquest Hospital and Cross-site The Ridge Cross Site TN37 7RD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. See contact details below. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. See contact details below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registrant as required by HPC Diploma/degree in physiotherapy Evidence of significant post registration physiotherapy experience Desirable Post Graduate course in Women's Health (POGP) Experience Essential Evidence of some experience in the management of women's health patients Experience of health education teaching in a clinical setting Experience in supervising Band 5 Physiotherapists, students and assistants Desirable Previous experience at Band 5 level in musculo-skeletal, surgical and incontinence work Skills Desirable Evidence of post graduate education and courses attended in women's health Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registrant as required by HPC Diploma/degree in physiotherapy Evidence of significant post registration physiotherapy experience Desirable Post Graduate course in Women's Health (POGP) Experience Essential Evidence of some experience in the management of women's health patients Experience of health education teaching in a clinical setting Experience in supervising Band 5 Physiotherapists, students and assistants Desirable Previous experience at Band 5 level in musculo-skeletal, surgical and incontinence work Skills Desirable Evidence of post graduate education and courses attended in women's health 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Conquest Hospital and Cross-site The Ridge Cross Site TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)