About this role
Job summary
The Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapist is a specialist clinician delivering assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women experiencing pelvic health conditions during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Working as an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will manage a specialist caseload, providing evidence-based interventions for a range of presentations including pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic girdle pain, continence issues and postnatal rehabilitation needs.
The role involves close partnership working with maternity, obstetric, community and physiotherapy colleagues to ensure high-quality, person-centred care. The post holder will support the ongoing development of the Perinatal Pelvic Health Service through clinical supervision, audit, service improvement and education activities, whilst providing support and guidance to assistant practitioners, students and junior staff
Main duties of the job
Deliver specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for women with perinatal pelvic health conditions during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Manage an autonomous caseload using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Undertake pelvic floor muscle assessments, including vaginal examination, in line with competency frameworks and Trust policies. Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
Deliver individual and group-based education and exercise sessions, including antenatal and postnatal interventions. Work collaboratively with physiotherapy, maternity, obstetric, continence and community services to support integrated care pathways. Identify clinical risks, recognise red flags and escalate concerns appropriately. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and outcome measures. Support the Lead Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapist in the development and delivery of the service.
Provide supervision, support and training to assistant practitioners, students and less experienced staff. Participate in audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and implementation of national pelvic health recommendations. Maintain professional standards through continuing professional development, clinical supervision and compliance with Trust policies and HCPC requirements.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration
- Post-registration physiotherapy experience
- Experience managing a clinical caseload independently
Desirable
- Experience of pelvic health, women's health or maternity services
- Experience supervising students, assistants or junior staff
- Experience of audit, service evaluation or quality improvement activities
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop and deliver treatment and rehabilitation programmes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective caseload and workload management
- Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to deliver patient education and group interventions
- Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage risk appropriately
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates compassion and person-centred care
- Flexible and adaptable to service needs
- Works collaboratively and inclusively with others
- Positive, proactive and solution-focused approach to work
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
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Countywide
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)