Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate maternity support worker, physiotherapy assistant, or other healthcare professional with relevant experience, to join the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team .
In this exciting new role you will be a Pelvic Health Assistant Practitioner helping to deliver Perinatal Pelvic Health care as part of a national service roll out.
You will work independently to assess, manage and treat women and birthing people antenatally and up to 12 months post birth, to help prevent and treat pelvic health issues.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone with good communication skills who is confident to work across both in- and outpatient settings and is able to provide high quality care face-to-face, or via telephone / video both to individuals and in group settings.
You will be working under the indirect supervision of qualified staff, managing your own caseload and contributing to running of the Perinatal Pelvic Health pathway. The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team is essential, in order to provide an effective and efficient service.
About us
The pelvic health physiotherapy team comprises 4 part-time specialist physiotherapists with support from B2 assistants and the administration team. The team works hard and is committed to offering the best service possible to patients. We have a strong record of service development and innovation. The working environment and ethos is extremely supportive.
The Trust is committed to supporting and developing staff through appraisals and the supervision process. You will have access to individual supervision and relevant training linked to a competency framework.
There will be occasional weekend and bank holiday work as part of a rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have, or be willing to work towards, a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification such as the Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship care certificate
- A levels and GCSEs (or equivalent) including Functional skills level 2
Desirable
- Exercise instructor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in hospital or rehab setting as a physio assistant, technical instructor, maternity support worker or other HCP, or able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience
- Provided support to individuals during the perinatal period
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continued learning and self development
Desirable
- Experience of participation in data collection, audit and service development
- Experience running group exercise or information sessions either virtual or in person
Skills
Essential
- Effective organisational skills including time management and prioritisation skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a specific interest in and understanding of the advertised role
- Awareness of own scope and limitations
Desirable
- Evidence of work as a reflective practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Teaching skills
- Specific clinical knowledge relevant to the speciality
- Demonstrates specific clinical knowledge relevant to the speciality
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.
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).
Closing Date: 25 November 2024
