Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Job Description

Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Bank contract

Weekdays / evenings (1-2 days)

An opportunity has arisen for a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy department at West Midlands Hospital in Halesowen. The post will require you to work in the physiotherapy department and at our daycase hospital in Stourbridge. The successful candidate will be able to offer 1-2 days a week or evenings dependant on clinical caseload.

The Hospital has a 30 bedded mixed inpatient case load which includes orthopaedics, gynae, colorectal and general surgery. The dynamic outpatient physiotherapy department has a 4 private treatment rooms, large gymnasium and a team office. The outpatient work consists of private patients, GP referrals, self-referrals and NHS patients. Hydrotherapy and Pilates services are also run through the Physiotherapy department.

We are seeking a motivated Physiotherapist with experience in Pelvic Health to provide evidence based assessment and treatment for our gynae patients and MSK perinatal patients. We currently receive pre-operative and post-operative referrals for incontinence (bladder and bowel), prolapse and pelvic pain, in particular Endometriosis.

The successful candidate will have:

• Evidence of relevant pelvic health post-graduate courses. In particular, be competent with internal examinations (vaginal and anorectal)

• Strong experience of managing complex pelvic health patients (antenatal, postnatal, perimenopause, menopause) across MSK and gynae

• Experience in treating bladder dysfunction such as stress urinary incontinence, urgency, overactive bladder

• Experience in treating bowel dysfunction such as constipation and urgency

• Experience in treating complex pelvic pain, particularly within Endometriosis patients

• Active engagement with the POGP

• Some experience within Men's health for bladder, bowel and pelvic pain would be desirable

• An interest in developing a physio-led pessary service would be desirable

• A willingness to work positively and effectively within a team environment

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to participate in clinical audit, departmental in-service training and utilise outcome measures

West Midlands Hospital is a leading private Hospital set in pleasant grounds at Colman Hill, West Midlands. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Halesowen and only three miles from junction 3 of the M5 and 10 miles from Birmingham city centre, we offer the highest standards of clinical and personal care across a multitude of specialities. The hospital has 2 operating theatres, an endoscopy theatre and full diagnostic services on site. We also have a designated off-site ambulatory care unit located in Stourbridge to enable us to offer more services to our patients.

For further information regarding the roles or to apply, please visit our website . Alternatively for an informal discussion please contact :

Jenny Torpey, Physiotherapy Manager / Michelle Neal (Pelvic Health Physiotherapist) -

Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 37 sites providing a wide and comprehensive range of clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to neurological rehabilitation, outpatient and diagnostic services. Ramsay UK is part of a global hospital group operating 116 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, France and Indonesia.

Closing Date: 15st May - may close early if sufficient interest.

Interview Date: TBC

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