Band 6 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to join our Pelvic Health team at Ipswich Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients with pelvic health conditions (men, women and children), including but not limited to incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, and post-natal recovery. As a Band 6 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, you will work as part of a dynamic team to provide high-quality care and support for patients across East Suffolk.

We are a friendly team who strive to offer patients the best care possible.,

• To provide a high-quality, evidence-based Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service as part of the Integrated Therapies Team, assessing and treating adults and children presenting with pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder and bowel conditions, pelvic pain, obstetric and gynaecological conditions, and related musculoskeletal presentations.
• The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of practice, managing a specialist caseload while contributing to service development, quality improvement, education, clinical supervision, and multidisciplinary team working.
• The role will support the delivery of national priorities including the NHS Long Term Plan and Pelvic Health pathway developments, providing person-centred care that promotes self-management, prevention, and improved outcomes for patients.
  Post-registration experience across a range of physiotherapy settings including musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
• Experience of managing an independent caseload
• Experience supervising students, assistants or support workers
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records, preferably electronic patient records, Experience delivering antenatal, postnatal or pelvic health group education sessions
• Previous experience working within a specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service
• Experience undertaking vaginal and/or rectal examination and treatment within professional scope of practice
• Experience contributing to service development projects
• Experience participating in audit, quality improvement or research activities, Degree or MSc in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with reflective portfolio, Postgraduate qualification or modules in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, Continence, Women's Health, Men's Health, Maternity Care or related field.
• Membership of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP)
• Leadership or quality improvement training
• Practice educator qualification or experience, Sound knowledge of physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning and rehabilitation principles
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning
• Knowledge of professional standards relating to HCPC, CSP and safeguarding requirements
• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement
• Knowledge of consent, capacity and information governance requirements, Specialist knowledge of pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder and bowel disorders, pelvic pain, obstetric and gynaecological conditions
• Knowledge of national pelvic health priorities and NHS Long Term Plan initiatives
• Awareness of current POGP guidance and pelvic health pathways
• Knowledge of outcome measures used in pelvic health services
• Knowledge of local pathways, Specialist knowledge of pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder and bowel disorders, pelvic pain, obstetric and gynaecological conditions
• Knowledge of national pelvic health priorities and NHS Long Term Plan initiatives
• Awareness of current POGP guidance and pelvic health pathways
• Knowledge of outcome measures used in pelvic health services
• Knowledge of local pathways
• 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.
  We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff.
  
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