Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

This is a 1-year fixed term post as we are in the process of creating a B8a ACP role in Pelvic Health. Due to the fixed term nature of this job we anticipate the role will be 80-90% clinical.

• Provide some clinical and managerial leadership for the Pelvic Health service at Ipswich Hospital (ESNEFT).
• Develop service to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and advice to outpatients, including highly complex presentations.
• Apply expert clinical reasoning, treatment strategies.
• Participate in service development alongside the professional and team lead. Be aware of national and local agendas and current evidence based practice and research.
• Deputise as required to oversee the day to day running of the department.
• Provide management and supervision to the pelvic health physiotherapy team.
  
  We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to join our Pelvic Health team at Ipswich Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients with pelvic health conditions (men, women and children), including but not limited to incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, and post-natal recovery. As a Band 7 Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, you will work autonomously and as part of a dynamic team to provide high-quality care and support for patients across East Suffolk. We are a friendly team who strive to offer patients the best care possible.
You should have proven experience of working in pelvic health physiotherapy. If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification we would be interested in receiving your application.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A