# Senior Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-physiotherapist-in-pelvic-health/f399b548-090d-4cb3-8c31-725bbc5bff8c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-physiotherapist-in-pelvic-health/f399b548-090d-4cb3-8c31-725bbc5bff8c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Ipswich Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 9 months (until 31st May 2027) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-27T13:10:35.096Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Ipswich/East_Suffolk_North_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pelvic_Health/Pelvic_Health-v8259983 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8259983?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.esneft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 6 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, you will work 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. If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification we would be interested in receiving your application. ### Main duties of the job - To provide a high-quality, evidence-based Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service as part of the Integrated Therapies Team, assessing and treating adults and children presenting with pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder and bowel conditions, pelvic pain, obstetric and gynaecological conditions, and related musculoskeletal presentations. - The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of practice, managing a specialist caseload while contributing to service development, quality improvement, education, clinical supervision, and multidisciplinary team working. - The role will support the delivery of national priorities including the NHS Long Term Plan and Pelvic Health pathway developments, providing person-centred care that promotes self-management, prevention, and improved outcomes for patients. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Sound knowledge of physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning and rehabilitation principles - Understanding of evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning - Knowledge of professional standards relating to HCPC, CSP and safeguarding requirements - Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement - Knowledge of consent, capacity and information governance requirements **Desirable** - Specialist knowledge of pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder and bowel disorders, pelvic pain, obstetric and gynaecological conditions - Knowledge of national pelvic health priorities and NHS Long Term Plan initiatives - Awareness of current POGP guidance and pelvic health pathways - Knowledge of outcome measures used in pelvic health services - Knowledge of local pathways ### Experience **Essential** - Post-registration experience across a range of physiotherapy settings including musculoskeletal assessment and treatment - Experience of managing an independent caseload - Experience supervising students, assistants or support workers - Experience maintaining accurate clinical records, preferably electronic patient records **Desirable** - Experience delivering antenatal, postnatal or pelvic health group education sessions - Previous experience working within a specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service - Experience undertaking vaginal and/or rectal examination and treatment within professional scope of practice - Experience contributing to service development projects - Experience participating in audit, quality improvement or research activities ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree or MSc in Physiotherapy - HCPC Registered Physiotherapist - Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy - Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with reflective portfolio **Desirable** - Postgraduate qualification or modules in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, Continence, Women's Health, Men's Health, Maternity Care or related field. - Membership of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP) - Leadership or quality improvement training - Practice educator qualification or experience ## Documents - [staff networks (pdf, 230.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2724) - [dbs information (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1262) - [apprenticeship handbook (pdf, 373.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2499) - [esneft values and behaviours (pdf, 74.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2146) - [value of joining nhs pension (pdf, 125.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2404) - [job description & person spec (pdf, 440.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10573587) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.