Job summary
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.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification we would be interested in receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us
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. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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

Qualifications
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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

Knowledge
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.