Pelvic Health Advanced Physiotherapist - Non UK Residents

We have an exciting opportunity for an advanced Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to join our team. You will be responsible for sharing the leadership of the Pelvic Health team, implementing service development in line with current evidence and standards and delivering training for physiotherapists, students and the wider MDT. The role will include day-to-day staff management and service management responsibilities such as supporting staff through probation and completing annual appraisals.

Duties will include clinical leadership of the service from Furness General Hospital, Westmorland General Hospital and throughout the cross bay Pelvic Health Team. Leading on service development and delivering in-service training to further develop skills within the speciality. 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 specialist experience is essential with the ability to demonstrate a commitment to clinical leadership.

Main duties of the job:

• To be a clinical lead for the Pelvic Health Team with responsibility for the planning, delivery and evaluation of the service provided on a day-to-day basis.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for the management of a clinical caseload, providing highly specialised assessment, treatment and advice to patients.
• To provide highly specialist advice to the speciality team and to staff working in other specialist areas or professions.
• To provide supervision, advice and guidance to Specialist Physiotherapists and Physiotherapists, assistants and students on a day-to-day basis.
• To take a leading role in the planning and delivery of training and education for the physiotherapy team, to support the professional and personal development of staff.

There may be a requirement in the future to be an unsupervised member of the respiratory on-call rota, providing evening, weekend and public holiday cover. The on-call service is currently under review and your involvement in the on-call service will not be an initial requirement however is stated in the Job description.

To undertake comprehensive and highly specialised physiotherapy assessment of physical problems, frequently of a highly complex nature involving psychological and social problems, using highly advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills to provide an accurate diagnosis and indication of likely outcome. To formulate an individual and agreed treatment plan based on in-depth knowledge of evidence-based practice and carry out appropriate treatment in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity and individuality. Reassessing patients' progress and altering treatment plans if required.

To regularly provide highly specialist advice, assistance and education for Physiotherapists, assistants and students with regard to patient management, including clinically demanding patients. This will include advice to physiotherapy staff in other clinical areas and other professions. To accept patients transferred from other team members where the complexity of their problems requires a more highly specialised level of expertise.

To implement and review clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken for ensuring a high level of patient care is provided. To contribute to the development and implementation of standards, procedures, policies and written patient information within the speciality teams and department. To propose changes to reflect any developments in clinical practice and inform other professions as necessary.

Person specification:

• Health Professions Council Registered Physiotherapist.
• Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Health Professions Council.
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate specialist courses/training to Masters module level or equivalent in speciality.
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Membership of a relevant Clinical Interest group, e.g. POGP, ACA, ICS.

Experience:

• Comprehensive experience as specialist physiotherapist in areas of practice relevant to the speciality or team.
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Core Physiotherapy rotations in NHS setting.

Skills, Ability and Knowledge:

• To have a clear understanding of the role of an Advanced Physiotherapist in the approach of their professional duties in an acute hospital.
• To demonstrate knowledge and evidence of participation in audit and/or research in clinical standards in Physiotherapy.
• Must be able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of team/group dynamics and understand the role of an Advanced Physiotherapist within a team.
• Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information.
• Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability.
• Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within expected capabilities.

Physical attributes:

• Ability to meet the physical/psychological requirements of the post.
• Must be willing and able to travel in and around the Morecambe Bay Area.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL. The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive. The trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert. If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts. Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6-month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.