Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

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.
Applicants who do not hold the ACP digital badge will be encouraged to apply for the Eportfolio (supported route) to attain this within role.
This permanent role, involves working across Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole and will be expected to visit Dorchester within their remit., To clinically lead in providing Perinatal Pelvic Health Services across Dorset Maternity 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 for Dorset LMNS
Maintain a specialised PPH quality screening and diagnostic service for all patients throughout their pregnancy journey and develop the adoption of the validated PPHSAQ
Have an awareness of current NHS E maternity focussed ambitions (eg NHS improving postnatal care toolkit NHS England » Improving postnatal care: a toolkit for integrated care boards, partners and providers) and engage through the system to uphold the input of the PPHS as aligned with the PPHS service specification.
Take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, many being of a complex presentation.
Support excellent referral management, assessment and management of physical changes during the perinatal timeframe.
Organise appropriate onward referral to appropriate services in a timely manner.
Support maternity services in the assessment and identification of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, to include mentoring where appropriate.
Act as a specialist physiotherapist resource for physiotherapists and APP's within Dorset and buddy other regions as required.

Working for our organisation
Christchurch Hospital has had a £1m refurbishment, including two physiotherapy gyms and consulting rooms, plus good staff facilities and secure bike storage.
Our values shape how #TeamUHD supports patients, visitors, and colleagues.
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., 1. Clinical Excellence: Engage in high-quality patient care, focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a pelvic health caseload.
2. Education and Training: Collaborate on leading the pelvic health therapy team, including the mentorship and guidance of junior staff. Actively participate in the education and development of the team.
3. Research and Innovation: Contribute to ongoing research and service development, and stay updated with the latest advancements in pelvic health therapy and care. Implement evidence-based practices to optimise patient outcomes.
As and Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health and will be responsible for the clinical governance of the perinatal pelvic health physiotherapy across all University Hospital Dorset sites and across all 4 pillars of advanced practice.
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we're also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process., 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, Dorset has been an early adopter of this initiative, with services at The Royal Bournemouth and Dorchester County Hospital.