Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Therapy Services department at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) for a B7 Physiotherapist to join our women's health and pelvic health therapy service.
The successful candidate will be expected to:o Assess and treat patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and obstetric Work closely with and be an active member of the Urogynaecology multidisciplinary team, perinatal pelvic health service and the Southampton specialised mesh complication the team Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below.
To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description Job responsibilities UHS is a specialist tertiary centre for urogynaecology, gynaecology and colorectal pelvic floor will be joining a growing team of Physiotherapists, based within the Princess Anne Hospital, which sits within the remit of University Hospital Southampton and is part of the wider Therapy services department.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department and therefore you will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training programme and collaboration with Consultant Physiotherapists, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners and Clinical Academics.
You will be part of a large department of over 300 wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Master's degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent level of experience Current HCPC registration Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in physiotherapy practice Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills Previous experience within relevant clinical area Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of audit, evaluation, or research Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment Desirable Management qualification, or equivalent experience Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas Experience working in an acute hospital setting Leadership qualification, or experience Skills and competencies Essential Communication Time management Interpersonal skills Teamwork Report writing Presentation Skills