Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Physiotherapist- Pelvic/Women's Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-B17760625
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow -in Furness
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist- Pelvic/Women's Health
NHS AfC: Band 6
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, specialist physiotherapist with experience or a burning interest in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy to join our team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay . A development post from band 5 to 6 would be considered for the right applicant
The post will be based at Furness General Hospital , working closely with the Cross- bay team. The post holder will manage a caseload covering Obstetrics inpatients/ outpatients , Gynaecology inpatients / out-patients and group work. This also includes in-patient week end working and on-call
The team work closely with the urogynaecology MDT, consultants, midwives and GPs. The post holder will support the development of Pelvic Health physiotherapy colleagues in the cross bay team.
The Cross bay team includes 3 Advanced Physiotherapists and a team of Specialist Physiotherapy colleagues across the sites.
The trust is involved in PPHS NHS improvement programme and is currently a implementer site. An element of your role will include working within this project.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for sharing the clinical case load of the Pelvic Health team, assisting the implementation of service development in line with current evidence and standards and training for physiotherapists, students and the wider MDT.
The role will include both in and out-patient activity with some group work.
Duties will include supporting the Advanced Physiotherapists in team development, audit, projects and service change
The successful applicant will be an effective team player, have the ability to use their initiative and communicate with empathy. They will embrace innovation and integrated working and be committed to following the best practice to ensure patient centred care.
Previous experience is desirable
You will be expected to be a member of the week end working rota, also providing public holiday cover.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Health Professional council registered
- Honours degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the CSP/ HPC
- Evidence of any post graduate courses
Desirable criteria
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of special interest group
- Evidence of any Pelvic/Women's Health Courses or training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as a rotational NHS Physiotherapist- in and out-patients
- Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settlings
- Evidence of working in a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience within the specialty of Pelvic Health/ Women's Health
SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take relevant decisions
- To show good IT knowledge and skills
- Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Brooker
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 584291
- Additional information
Please contact via email for any further details or to arrange a visit
Alternative contact : [email protected]
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