Job summary
We are delighted to advertise a fixed-term (up to 1 year) Band 6 Pelvic Health Physiotherapy post at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This role is 22.5 hours a week and is covering a period of maternity leave. You will primarily be based at York Hospital, with potential travel across all sites within the Trust including Selby, Malton and Scarborough.
You will be part of the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team and will be responsible for managing your own interesting and varied caseload. This will involve providing advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations with complex physical and psychological symptoms associated with pelvic floor dysfunction conditions including peri-natal, gynaecology, urology and colorectal referrals in an out-patient setting.
Previous experience working in Pelvic Health is not essential as full training will be provided to support transition into the role. Candidates should however demonstrate a clear interest in the subject area and experience in MSK physiotherapy is desirable. Support will be provided by the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Extended Scope Practitioner in Perinatal and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, in addition to clinical and managerial supervision. We encourage innovative practice and you will be supported accordingly to develop in this highly specialised, highly regarded and rewarding field.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for delivering effective safe and person-centred care. You will be part of a skilled physiotherapy team providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment in the Pelvic Health area, demonstrating complex clinical reasoning based on evidence based practice.
All candidates should be able to present information in a clear, succinct, and logical manner and should be able to demonstrate the relevance of their previous experiences to the requirements of this role. As this is a specialist position, experience in NHS clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling would also be an advantage.
Excellent communication skills are required to help with sensitive situations and excellent organisational skills are essential to enable you to manage your diary effectively.
The service is committed to continued professional development and service improvement. As the successful applicant, you would be supported to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence across the 4 pillars of practice: Clinical, Leadership, Education and Research/Audit. You will be expected to fully participate in ongoing service development activities and the regular in-service training programme. You will have access to regular clinical and managerial supervision and appraisal opportunities to identify objectives within the four pillars of practice.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Date posted: 24 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 419-7085609-SP-FH
Job locations: York Hospital, Wiggington Road, York, YO31 8HE
Job description Job responsibilities
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
* Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
* Evidence of theoretical learning relevant to role
Desirable
* Practice placement supervisor qualification
* Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation within specialist area Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Experience and Knowledge Essential
* Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal training and supervision.
* Developed/specialist clinical skills within relevant area.
* Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
Desirable
* Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment.
* Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
* Able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately
* Organised, prioritise my own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales
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.
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: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: York Hospital, Wiggington Road, York, YO31 8HE
Employer's website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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