Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health

Job overview

Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health

Band 6 Fixed Term 6 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health.

PPHS was introduced as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and Maternity Transformation Programme, with a national requirement for every Local Maternity System (LMS) to create a Perinatal Pelvic Health Service.

Interview date to be confirmed

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Manage patients with complex presentations, adjusting and developing treatment programmes accordingly.
• Work autonomously to deliver evidence-based physiotherapy within PPHS pathways (e.g., MSK, community rehab, rapid response, long-term condition management).
• Contribute to early intervention, prevention, and self-management programmes in line with PPHS goals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences and joint clinics to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HCPC and local policies

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, including detailed history, physical examination, outcome measures, and risk assessments.
• Manage a complex, diverse clinical caseload independently, prioritising appropriately and modifying management as needed.
• Formulate and deliver individualised evidence-based treatment plans, using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Provide specialist interventions such as: Manual therapy Exercise rehabilitation Self-management planning Falls prevention strategies Long-term condition management Respiratory physiotherapy (if part of local PPHS scope) Behaviour change and lifestyle advice
• Manual therapy
• Exercise rehabilitation
• Self-management planning
• Falls prevention strategies
• Long-term condition management
• Respiratory physiotherapy (if part of local PPHS scope)
• Behaviour change and lifestyle advice
• Participate in and lead multidisciplinary team (MDT) work, contributing to integrated care plans and joint reviews.
• Support early identification of deterioration and contribute to acute-avoidance pathways where applicable.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is completed to HCPC, CSP, and Trust standards.
• Deliver physiotherapy that aligns with PPHS principles of: Early intervention Preventing functional decline Supporting independence Reducing hospital admissions Empowering self-management
• Early intervention
• Preventing functional decline
• Supporting independence
• Reducing hospital admissions
• Empowering self-management
• Provide group-based and 1:1 rehabilitation programmes where needed (e.g., falls, strength & balance, prehabilitation).
• Work collaboratively with other PPHS professionals to streamline referral pathways and enhance patient flow.
• Contribute to health promotion strategies such as physical activity, pain management education, and lifestyle modification.
• Participate in outreach programmes including home visits, community clinics, and virtual consultations.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support for Band 5 physiotherapists, students, assistants and other junior staff.
• Assist in the induction and training of new staff members.
• Lead or support in-service training sessions, case discussions and CPD events.
• Act as a role model for professional behaviour, high clinical standards, and compassionate practice.
• Contribute to audit, research, outcome measurement, and development of clinical guidelines.
• Identify and implement service improvement initiatives, supporting PPHS efficiency and accessibility.
• Participate in service evaluation, feedback processes, and innovation to enhance patient experience.
• Assist with data collection, performance reporting, and maintaining quality standards required by the Trust.
• Clinical Duties
• Planned & Preventative Health Service (PPHS) Responsibilities
• Leadership & Team Responsibilities
• Service Development & Quality Improvement

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.