Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – Pelvic Health & Maternity F/T

Job title:

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – Pelvic Health & Maternity F/T

Company:

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job summaryClinical Specialist Physiotherapist – Pelvic Health & Maternity – Fixed TermAre you a dynamic individual with specialist pelvic health and maternity experience working as a Physiotherapist?Are you passionate about patient centred care and do you value working in a positive team environment focused on peer support and development?We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to come and join our team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. We are a GOOD rated hospital following CQC inspection and are looking to employ a skilled, forward thinking, dynamic individual as a pelvic health and maternity clinical specialist Physiotherapist.The post is suitable for an experienced physiotherapist with past leadership and service improvement experience. The post will be operating across the Outpatient Physiotherapy department, in patient maternity wards and working with individuals with a variety of complex needs.Regular appraisal, supervision and support will be given and there is a requirement to actively participate in CPD and audit. You will help with the implementation of new initiatives to continue to develop the service in line with best practice and clinical guidelines whilst working closely alongside senior colleagues.There is the potential for this role to be offered as a development opportunity to a Band 8a role, however this will be at the discretion of the interview panel and appointing team.Main duties of the job

• To work as an autonomous advanced physiotherapist developing and delivering specialised programmes of care for patients with highly complex presentations. Will have acquired specialist knowledge of male and female lower urinary tract/bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain and obstetric – related musculoskeletal conditions.
• To undertake a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist role within the Musculoskeletal department and support the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust working alongside a consultant and/or Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner.
• Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical data to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses informing complex decision making ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient focused care.
• To develop advanced practitioner skills under the guidance of a consultant and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner.
• To deputise for theAdvanced Physiotherapy Practitioner on agreed clinical and service development groups and boards.
• To provide advanced training, advice and clinical education to service providers, service users and service commissioners.
• To support the development of a learning-based culture. This will include the provision of training, supervision and appraisal for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support staff and students.

About usReading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.Our values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.In many areas, the Trust is nationally recognised as delivering outstanding care and the Therapies service is fully focused on delivering on the trusts ambition to continue to enhance this excellent work.Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff’s experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCwJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification for a more detailed summary of main responsibilities.Please note this job will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification for a more detailed summary of main responsibilities.Please note this job will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.Person SpecificationQualifications & KnowledgeEssential

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• Master’s level professional education supplemented by specialist training/development or equivalent experience in physio for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Ability to effectively promote MSK services & the role of Physiotherapists to internal and external colleagues & agencies

Desirable

• Relevant training or qualification in leadership
• Project management skills

ExperienceEssential

• Significant post qualification experience in Physiotherapy for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in male & female patients
• Experience of working in an inter-disciplinary manner
• Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
• Experience of mentoring and training clinical staff and students

Desirable

• Experience of service development/change
• Experience of interactions with stakeholders to ensure effective working

Person Specification
Qualifications & KnowledgeEssential

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• Master’s level professional education supplemented by specialist training/development or equivalent experience in physio for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Ability to effectively promote MSK services & the role of Physiotherapists to internal and external colleagues & agencies

Desirable

• Relevant training or qualification in leadership
• Project management skills

ExperienceEssential

• Significant post qualification experience in Physiotherapy for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in male & female patients
• Experience of working in an inter-disciplinary manner
• Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
• Experience of mentoring and training clinical staff and students

Desirable

• Experience of service development/change
• Experience of interactions with stakeholders to ensure effective working

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
AddressRoyal Berkshire HospitalLondon RoadReadingRG1 5ANEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

Reading

Job date

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:10:01 GMT

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