Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist with a passion for pelvic health to come and join the newly developed Perinatal Pelvic Health service (PPHS) and existing Urogynaecology Physiotherapy team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
As part of the national establishment of Perinatal Pelvic Health Services to improve and transform postnatal care, the post holder will contribute to the care of women and birthing people in Leeds and its surrounding area. The post holder will manage a clinical caseload of patients in the PPHS and Urogynaecology Physiotherapy services and work collaboratively with the wider MDT, including midwifery services, to provide excellent patient care.
The successful applicant will be a proactive and motivated individual with a strong commitment to their own continuing and professional development. They will demonstrate the ability to adapt to new challenges, whilst maintaining quality care and supporting innovation within the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team.
Expected Shortlisting Date: 18/04/2025
Planned Interview Date: 25/04/2025
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will be part of the newly developed PPHS and existing Urogynaecology Physiotherapy teams at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. They will manage a specialist clinical caseload including the management of Perinatal, Urogynaecology, Gynaecology and Obstetric patients. The post holder will work in outpatients, inpatients and group session provision. You will have the opportunity to contribute to and support service development and work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will be supported by Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists and an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner.
We welcome applications from experienced Band 6 Physiotherapists or Band 5 Physiotherapists who can demonstrate the enthusiasm and ability to work at a band 6 level in Pelvic Health. We are seeking individuals who are team players and excellent communicators with a high degree of self motivation for continuing professional development and learning.
It would be desirable for candidates to have completed a postgraduate POGP (or equivalent) course in pelvic floor assessment and/or dysfunction, however this training can be provided where required for the successful candidate.
About Us
Our Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Department is a dynamic, forward-thinking team welcoming individuals to work with us to achieve our vision of providing outstanding care. We have an accredited Urogynaecology unit and Obstetric Physiotherapy services, both of which have strong MDT links and education. The newly developed PPHS service will work alongside existing Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and midwifery services, to deliver the best care for the perinatal women of Leeds.
As a supportive, innovative team, we are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us, to achieve our vision to provide outstanding care. Our values at LTHT are to always be patient-centred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowered, with the Leeds Improvement Method underpinning these values.
Leeds is an exciting, vibrant city offering a fantastic work-life balance, outstanding professional development opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical gynaecological and obstetric conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To be responsible for their own continuing professional and personal development. This role will support the implementation of peri-natal pelvic health services.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner within this specialist field.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent
* Attendance on relevant postgraduate courses
Experience:
* Significant experience working as a physiotherapist
* Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and therapy colleagues
Skills:
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
* Ability to prioritise, organise and allocate workload
* Time management skills
Personal Attributes:
* Professional and patient-focused
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Flexible, adaptable capable of lateral thinking
* Good interpersonal skills
Core Behaviours and Skills
* Teaching skills with the ability to use various media
* Communication skills
* Time management skills
* Team player
* Professional
* Research conscious
Organisational Responsibilities
To be responsible for a designated area of work, as agreed with the Clinical Physiotherapy Manager and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time.
To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of verbal/written reports/letters.
To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in their reviewing as appropriate.
For full details of the job description please review the attached job description document.
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