About this role
Job summary CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Main duties of the job CHEC is launching a new NHS Community Gynaecology Service and we're seeking an experienced and are looking for an Advanced Women's Health Physiotherapist on a bank contract basis to support women across a range of pelvic health and urogynaecology pathways while contributing to the development of innovative community-based services.
About us Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job description Job responsibilities As an Advanced Physiotherapist, you'll provide expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for women experiencing: Urinary and faecal incontinence Pelvic organ prolapse Pelvic floor dysfunction Chronic pelvic pain Pregnancy and postnatal pelvic health issues Menopause-associated pelvic floor disorders You'll work autonomously, delivering evidence-based interventions and rehabilitation programmes whilst helping to reduce the need for secondary care intervention.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Postgraduate qualification in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Significant women's health physiotherapy experience Excellent clinical reasoning and communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name CHEC
Address 11 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)