Job overview

To carry a variable clinical caseload as part of the Pelvic Health team, providing advanced physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients who may have diverse and complex presentations. This includes in and out patient physiotherapy treatment in the fields of obstetrics, gynaecology, general surgery and breast surgery.

To supervise and support both the Band 4 physiotherapy assistant and physiotherapy students as required. 

To work  independently under the guidance of the team leader and actively participate in the professional development of self and others.

To contribute to other departmental activities.

To participate in provision of on call or other ‘out of hours’ services at weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays if required.

Main duties of the job

6.1 To provide physiotherapy services to obstetrics / gynaecology / general surgery / breast surgery both in-patients and out patients. This includes leading antenatal triage, gynaecology and breast post-operative interventions.

6.2  To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined clinical caseload which

        Includes obstetrics / gynaecology / breast surgery both in-patients and out patients, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.

6.3 To provide specialist assessment and treatment for back and pelvic pain in pregnancy and postpartum, post-operative oncology breast surgery and urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction.

6.4 To regularly advise line managers about the needs of obstetrics / gynaecology / breast surgery patients and contribute as required to service planning and multi-disciplinary & interagency working.

6.5 To ensure safekeeping of confidential patient records, hospital equipment and own safety in line with Trust policies and procedures when out in the community.

6.6   Required to take physiotherapy and  work experience students

6.7 To deputise for senior staff as required.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.