Job summary
Perinatal Pelvic Health Services (PPHS) lead the delivery of NHS England's goal to improve the prevention, early identification, and treatment of 'mild to moderate' pelvic floor dysfunction after childbirth, reducing long-term postnatal issues.
Since 2021, South East London LMNS has been an early adopter of this initiative, with services now operational across Guy's and St Thomas' (GSTT), King's College Hospital (KCH), and Lewisham and Greenwich Trust (LGT). In 2023, South East London PPHS was awarded the Royal College of Midwives' Partnership & Team Working award for its innovative service.
We are seeking a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to clinically lead PPHS across GSTT, KCH, and LGT and further develop services in line with the National Perinatal Pelvic Health Service Specification. The successful candidate will provide specialist training to maternity and physiotherapy staff, coordinate work with partners, and ensure that new pathways are embedded within maternity services. Continuous evaluation will be crucial to meet local needs.
Ideal candidates are curious, service-focused, and committed to clinical excellence and innovation, supporting the growth of services. This permanent role, hosted by GSTT, involves working across multiple sites with a blend of home, community, and hospital-based work.
Closing Date: 24th September 2024
Interview Date: 1st October 2024.
Main duties of the job
To clinically lead in providing Perinatal Pelvic Health Services across Southeast London Maternity and Neonatal Clinical System (LMNS). The post holder will have a significant contribution to specialist training to Maternity and physiotherapy staff and have responsibility to:
o Clinically lead on Perinatal Pelvic Health (PPH) Services across Physiotherapy and Maternity departments for the Southeast London LMNS
o Develop and maintain a specialised PPH quality screening and diagnostic service for all patients throughout their pregnancy journey.
o Take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, many being of a complex presentation.
o Organise appropriate onward referral to appropriate services in a timely manner.
o Support maternity services in the assessment and identification of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, to include mentoring where appropriate.
o Act as a specialist physiotherapist resource for physiotherapists and APP's within the hosted Trust and the LMNS, this will include education.
About us
The PPHS team includes specialist pelvic health midwives and physiotherapists working across three maternity providers. We are a warm, forward-thinking, and adaptable team with a supportive culture and a collaborative approach. Our focus is on promoting the well-being of women and birthing people, working across organisational boundaries to ensure seamless care. We actively collaborate with colleagues throughout our organisation and across the wider system.
As part of the South East London Local Maternity and Neonatal System, our ambition is to provide joined-up, high-quality, and compassionate care to women, birthing people, babies, and their families during pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to achieving this vision, aligned with NHS England's commitment to improving pelvic health during the perinatal period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for details of duties and responsibilities.
For enquiries Please contact Monica Franklin South East London Perinatal Pelvic Health Service Project Manager at monica.franklin@gstt.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for details of duties and responsibilities.
For enquiries Please contact Monica Franklin South East London Perinatal Pelvic Health Service Project Manager at monica.franklin@gstt.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- HPC Registered
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Pelvic Health Clinical Specialist or APP
- Completion of Postgraduate qualifications e.g. Masters, SOMM
Desirable
- Evidence of setting up a service
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within their specialty
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating, training sessions / programmes
- Experience of managing a team or caseload
- Must be able to carry out the physical activities required by the job e.g. travelling between multiple sites
Desirable
- Evidence of published data in recognised journals
Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills, including: Verbal and written communication
- Organisational ability/able to work under pressure
- Excellent Clinical reasoning
- Analytical, ability to problem solve
- Presentation/Teaching skills (1:1/group)
- Assertive
- Ability to negotiate
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- IT skills
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of curriculum design and development.
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience and education
Additional Information
Essential
- Ability to be flexible regarding working arrangements as local circumstances may change to meet service requirement
- Able to travel between sites
- Willing to work autonomously in unsupervised/unsupported clinics
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- HPC Registered
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Pelvic Health Clinical Specialist or APP
- Completion of Postgraduate qualifications e.g. Masters, SOMM
Desirable
- Evidence of setting up a service
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within their specialty
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating, training sessions / programmes
- Experience of managing a team or caseload
- Must be able to carry out the physical activities required by the job e.g. travelling between multiple sites
Desirable
- Evidence of published data in recognised journals
Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills, including: Verbal and written communication
- Organisational ability/able to work under pressure
- Excellent Clinical reasoning
- Analytical, ability to problem solve
- Presentation/Teaching skills (1:1/group)
- Assertive
- Ability to negotiate
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- IT skills
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of curriculum design and development.
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience and education
Additional Information
Essential
- Ability to be flexible regarding working arrangements as local circumstances may change to meet service requirement
- Able to travel between sites
- Willing to work autonomously in unsupervised/unsupported clinics
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
