About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team within the Pelvic Health (Men's and Women's) Physiotherapy Outpatient service at Southend Hospital.
You will be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold a degree in physiotherapy.
You will be required to have experience working as a Band 5 physiotherapist and have completed core rotations, including MSK outpatients. Experience working in an outpatient Pelvic Health service is preferable
Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications
Main duties of the job
We offer physiotherapy to patients presenting with a wide range of Pelvic Health and Breast Surgery conditions for both Men and Women. This includes antenatal/postnatal Pelvic health and pregnancy related MSK conditions. Conservative or post surgical management of urinary/bowel incontinence and/or prolapse conservative, sexual dysfunction and complex pelvic pain.
Having excellent communication skills and be interested in personal and service development. You will be expected to maintain a clinical caseload and provide supervision to junior members of staff and students.
The Outpatient Physiotherapy team have a strong commitment to ongoing CPD and you will actively participate in clinical teaching and in-service training sessions, whilst delivering a high standard of patient-centred clinical care.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oMember of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy oRegistered with Health Professional Council oDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy oRelevant CPD
Desirable
oInvolvement in Special Interest Groups.
Experience Essential
Previous MSK experience as a junior or senior. Working knowledge of broad range of patient conditions. Experience of audit and research
Desirable
Clinical Educators course. Supervision of junior staff or students
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)