Developmental Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a developmental role within the pelvic health physiotherapy team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves providing advanced assessment and treatment for a range of highly complex patients within the pelvic health inpatient and outpatient service.

You will be supported by our clinical specialist 8a and B7 team with regular in service training and supervision.

• To supervise, teach and appraise Band 5 physiotherapists, technicians, assistants, students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To support the team lead with operational management.
• To participate in CPD, IST, audit, evidence based projects and service development projects which may include making recommendations for change in practice.
• Outpatient settings including: Worthing and satellite clinics at other site. Also covering Hydrotherapy.
• To provide advanced assessment, treatment and management for a range of potentially highly complex patients with pelvic conditions. Patients will be seen in an in-patient and out-patient setting.
• To supervise, teach and support members of the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team and multi-disciplinary team
  
  

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Isabella D'Almeida Job title: Clinical Specialist and Pelvic Health Service Lead Email address: isabella.dalmeida@nhs.net Telephone number: 01903 285014

Working days are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.