We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated and highly skilled Pelvic Health Specialist Physiotherapist to join our specialist Pelvic Health Service at Wirral Community Foundation NHS Trust as Operational Lead.

Main duties of the job

You must possess physiotherapy degree or recognised equivalent qualification and be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.

You must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with GP's and other healthcare professionals. Good IT skills are essential as the role requires working across a range of clinical systems.

About us

The Pelvic Health service is provided from two community clinics and enjoys close links with our local acute trust. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with our partners in the acute trust as well as other stakeholders to promote the service and improve outcomes for the patients we serve.

The Wirral peninsula sits between Merseyside and North Wales and has excellent transport links to North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester, as well as the historic city of Chester.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have experience of assessing and treating a wide range of complex Pelvic Health conditions including bowel dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain and colorectal conditions. Wirral Foundation Trust actively encourages staff to develop and progress in their role and training and support will be provided to complement and expand your existing knowledge and skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy Degree or Recognised equivalent qualification
• Registered member of HCPC
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses at a post graduate equivalent level with an accompanying portfolio of evidence/experience to level 7

Experience

Essential

• Relevant specialist experience of treating a wide range of complex Pelvic Health conditions including bowel dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain
• Can manage own caseload of complex problems independently
• Knowledge of current trends in the management of clinical specialist area

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate resilience and commitment under difficult circumstances
• Can use a variety of assessment techniques
• Demonstrate analytical and reflection skills
• Understands and can use the principals of prioritisation
• Can demonstrate continuing professional development
• Competent computer skills and ability to utilise information technology
• Access to transport for work purposes

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate good leadership

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team player
• Developed skills in negotiation and problem solving
• Excellent organisational skills

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

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Catherine's Health Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH420LQ

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844-5289464