About this role
Job summary
To carry a variable clinical caseload as part of the Pelvic Health team, providing advanced physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients who may have diverse and complex presentations. This includes in and out patient physiotherapy treatment in the fields of obstetrics, gynaecology, general surgery and breast surgery.
To supervise and support both the Band 4 physiotherapy assistant and physiotherapy students as required.
To work independently under the guidance of the team leader and actively participate in the professional development of self and others.
To contribute to other departmental activities.
To participate in provision of on call or other 'out of hours' services at weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays if required.
Main duties of the job
To provide physiotherapy services to obstetrics / gynaecology / general surgery / breast surgery both in-patients and outpatients. This includes leading antenatal triage, gynaecology and breast post-operative interventions.
To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined clinical caseload which includes obstetrics / gynaecology / breast surgery both in-patients and outpatients, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
To provide specialist assessment and treatment for back and pelvic pain in pregnancy and postpartum, post-operative oncology breast surgery and urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction.
To regularly advise line managers about the needs of obstetrics / gynaecology / breast surgery patients and contribute as required to service planning and multi-disciplinary & interagency working.
To ensure safekeeping of confidential patient records, hospital equipment and own safety in line with Trust policies and procedures when out in the community.
Required to take physiotherapy and work experience students
To deputise for senior staff as required.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jo Prosper on [email protected]
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria Essential
HPCP registered BSc (Hons) Physio or equivalent. Completed broad range of rotations at band 5 / junior level i.e. 5 or 6 different specialties NHS experience
Desirable
Evidence of relevant post-graduate training/CPD Previous Senior / Band 6 experience in relevant specialist area(s). Prior involvement with audit, outcome measurement, objective or standard setting
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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)