Senior Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health

• To provide a high-quality, evidence-based Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service as part of the Integrated Therapies Team, assessing and treating adults and children presenting with pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder and bowel conditions, pelvic pain, obstetric and gynaecological conditions, and related musculoskeletal presentations.
• The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of practice, managing a specialist caseload while contributing to service development, quality improvement, education, clinical supervision, and multidisciplinary team working.
• The role will support the delivery of national priorities including the NHS Long Term Plan and Pelvic Health pathway developments, providing person-centred care that promotes self-management, prevention, and improved outcomes for patients.

Essential

• Post-registration experience across a range of physiotherapy settings including musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
• Experience of managing an independent caseload
• Experience supervising students, assistants or support workers
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records, preferably electronic patient records

Desirable

• Experience delivering antenatal, postnatal or pelvic health group education sessions
• Previous experience working within a specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service
• Experience undertaking vaginal and/or rectal examination and treatment within professional scope of practice
• Experience contributing to service development projects
• Experience participating in audit, quality improvement or research activities

Essential

• Degree or MSc in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with reflective portfolio

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or modules in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, Continence, Women's Health, Men's Health, Maternity Care or related field.
• Membership of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP)
• Leadership or quality improvement training
• Practice educator qualification or experience

Essential

• Sound knowledge of physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning and rehabilitation principles
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning
• Knowledge of professional standards relating to HCPC, CSP and safeguarding requirements
• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement
• Knowledge of consent, capacity and information governance requirements

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder and bowel disorders, pelvic pain, obstetric and gynaecological conditions
• Knowledge of national pelvic health priorities and NHS Long Term Plan initiatives
• Awareness of current POGP guidance and pelvic health pathways
• Knowledge of outcome measures used in pelvic health services
• Knowledge of local pathways