Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner - Pelvic Health

We are seeking a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to lead PPHS in line with the national specification, overseeing governance and working closely with Maternity teams.

This role leads the operational delivery of pelvic health physiotherapy service and care through the life-course of all women. Candidates should hold or be working towards the Advanced Practice digital badge, or have relevant leadership experience., To clinically lead in providing Perinatal Pelvic Health Services acrossDorsetMaternity and Neonatal Clinical System (LMNS).

Contribute to the specialist training to maternity and physiotherapy staff and have responsibility to:

Clinically lead on Perinatal Pelvic Health (PPH) Services across Physiotherapy and Maternity departments forDorsetLMNS

Maintain a specialised PPH quality screening and diagnostic service for all patients throughout their pregnancy journeyand develop the adoption ofthe validatedPPHSAQ

Have an awareness of current NHS E maternity focussed ambitions(egNHSimproving postnatal caretoolkitNHS England Improving postnatal care: a toolkit for integrated careboards, partners and providers)andengage through the system to uphold the input of the PPHS asaligned with the PPHS service specification.

Take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinicaldiagnosisand treatment of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, many being of a complex presentation.

Support excellent referral management,assessmentand management of physical changes during the perinataltimeframe.

Organiseappropriate onwardreferral toappropriate servicesin a timely manner.

Support maternity services in the assessment and identification of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, to include mentoring whereappropriate.

Act as a specialist physiotherapist resource for physiotherapists andAPP'swithinDorset andbuddyother regions asrequired.

At University Hospitals Dorset we have a unique opportunity for you to join a dynamic and exciting pelvic health therapy workforce as an advanced practice physiotherapist.

Perinatal Pelvic Health Services (PPHS) supports NHS England's aim to improve prevention, early identification, and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction after childbirth.

Since 2021, Dorsethas been an early adopter of this initiative, with servicesat The Royal Bournemouth and Dorchester County Hospital., Christchurch Hospital has had a £1m refurbishment, including two physiotherapy gyms and consulting rooms, plus good staff facilities and secure bike storage.

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UHD is investing in services following the merger and New Hospital Programme, so some may move site. Managers can discuss this at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.