Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Lancashire and South Cumbria are an Early Implementer System for the NHSE/I Perinatal Pelvic Health System which will improve access to Pelvic/Women’s Health physiotherapy for all perinatal people.

This will lead to local delivery of the national ambition to improve the prevention, identification and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction and reduce the number of people living with pelvic floor dysfunction in England.

As part of this exciting Project, we are now recruiting Pelvic/Women’s Health physiotherapists to support our service development.

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Women’s/Pelvic Health physiotherapists and would also consider applications from physiotherapists who do not have previous experience in Pelvic/Women’s Health physiotherapy, but who have an interest in and passion for this specialist area and are keen to join our Team in a developmental, training role.

To assist in the provision, monitoring and evaluation of a high quality therapy service within the designated clinical areas and as part of a multidisciplinary team
To aid this process, the postholder will ensure their own personal development and participate in the development of others
The postholder will build upon their consolidated postgraduate skills to develop a higher level of knowledge and skill in their chosen specialist area.

To undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment of physical problems of a complex nature which may also include psychological and social problems, using advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment with the consent of patients and guidance of senior staff if required.

To formulate an individual and agreed treatment plan based on sound 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 as required.

To formulate comprehensive discharge plans.

To demonstrate highly developed physical skills inclusive of dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory (sensory) skills to carry out appropriate assessment and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling.

To advise Physiotherapists and Undergraduate Physiotherapists in the management of clinically demanding patients with support and guidance of senior staff if required.

To refer on to other professions as necessary, e.g. Consultants/Social Services.

To manage ones own caseload with the guidance of Senior Staff if required, providing clinical cover for other members of the Team as necessary. E.g. Annual leave; Sickness absence; meetings.

Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.

As a Trust we are committed to:

• Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
• Real equality of opportunity.
• Continual development and learning for staff.
• Achieving a work life balance.

We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.

The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertaken in accordance with the levels of competence as defined in the Personal Specification outline for this post. In addition all staff are expected to act in accordance with the values and behaviours of the Trust

To communicate with patients, carers, referrers and other professions to ensure the provision of excellent patient care. This may at times require staff to overcome significant physical/psychological barriers to understanding (impaired hearing, speech or cognition) and often includes the transmission of sensitive information. This requires an empathetic approach to patient care

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to educate and communicate effectively with patients and carers information regarding their diagnosis, treatment plans and discharge plans. This includes using motivational/persuasive skills and giving specialist advice.

To be responsible for the correct and safe use of equipment including electrotherapy equipment, gym equipment, walking aids.

To delegate tasks to Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy support staff inclusive of Technical Instructors and Assistants