The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team at Newcastle Hospitals are delighted to offer this opportunity to join them as a Band 6 Physiotherapist specializing in pelvic health.
The immediate team currently consists of 4 Physiotherapists who work closely to deliver high-quality care to patients, as well as collaborating with colleagues across the MDT and administration.
The support network on offer at Newcastle is unique to the region, with plentiful prospects to develop and extend your skills and knowledge to enable you to confidently assess and treat a wide variety of conditions.
It is recognized that band 5 rotations in pelvic health can be difficult to find, so please get in touch to talk about how your transferable skills and passion for developing your knowledge and expertise in this field can be achieved, or to simply find out a little more about us and our team.
* Interview Date: Tuesday 14 January 2025
* 30 Hours/Week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
* To work as part of the physiotherapy team delivering a high standard of physiotherapy care to patients within the specialty area
* To be an active member of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team within the specialty area
* To be responsible for own continued professional development
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care (assessment, treatment, and advice) to a complex patient group in the Pelvic Health specialty.
As a flexible working-friendly organization, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
* Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
* State Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
Desirable
* Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
* Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups i.e., POGP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* NHS experience in a rotational post providing a broad range of experience across the core areas of physiotherapy
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
* Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
* An ability to apply evidence-based practice related to the specialty
Desirable
* Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
* Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g., NHS 10 Year Plan
* Previous experience in a women's or pelvic health rotation or post
* Experience of working with patients with physical health problems
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Organisation and time management skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and as an autonomous practitioner
* Commitment to personal, professional, and service development
* Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
* Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists, therapeutic moving and handling of patients and application of a range of manual therapy techniques
Desirable
* IT Skills
* Presentation Skills
* Vaginal examination
* Ano-rectal examination
* Experience and enthusiasm for virtual health applications
* Driving license
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
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