Band 6 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Are you a physiotherapist with an interest or experience in pelvic health? We have an exciting work opportunity in our outpatient physiotherapy service based at Solihull & Good Hope Hospitals. This is a 30 hour, flexible part-time post. Experience and basic courses in the field are desirable however dependant on experience we would consider therapists new to the speciality or a Band 5 to Band 6 developmental role. Within this role you can expect:

• A varied caseload of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and musculoskeletal obstetric conditions, in both 1:1 and group settings.
• Support from experienced pelvic health physiotherapists and the wider MDT.
• The opportunity to support student training and staff development.
• Regular in-service training and the opportunity to attend external / internal courses.
• Continuously work on service evaluation and improvement initiatives.
You will work alongside a team of four highly motivated and friendly physiotherapists passionate about all areas of pelvic health., 1.To have overall accountability for the planning and management of a complex pelvic health caseload and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities, patient and professional demands. You will also be expected to work on your own initiative, without direct supervision. 2.To utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidenced based knowledge to provide needs based assessment and standardised treatment programmes relevant to everyday living skills, cognition, perception, communication and social skills. 3.To provide a consultative role with relatives and staff providing advice, recommendations, support, training and instruction as identified. 4.To develop advanced skills within pelvic health physiotherapy and to continually review and evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and discharge strategies. 5.To attend and actively participate to multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences. To make recommendations to colleagues and / or MDT members based on advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the ongoing management of patients. 6.To provide up-to-date, clear evidence based resources for patients 7.To be responsible for ensuring written and electronic records are updated as required and statistical data records are produced in accordance with professional, department and Trust standards. 8.Support in the supervision and development of staff and students.

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