Job summary
To provide specialist assessment, treatment and education for patients referred to the Perinatal Pelvic Health physiotherapy service.
To act as a source of clinical expertise for example to medical staff, other health care professionals and colleagues within the Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service.
To work with the rest of the Perinatal Pelvic Health Service team (PPHS) to co-ordinate and monitor and effective and efficient service to meet the needs of patient referred to the service in line with the changing needs of the Trust.
Hours will be worked to support 7-day service when appropriate, with a commitment to participate in the and Bank Holiday service.
Main duties of the job
Takes a major role in assessing and treating patients with complex pelvic health needs, working autonomously to diagnose, plan treatment and maintain accurate records. Acts as a specialist resource, delivering comprehensive holistic assessments using pelvic-health-specific tools, identifying red flags, and interpreting complex clinical information. Uses advanced clinical reasoning to form differential diagnoses, make evidence-based decisions, and create individualised care plans, adapting management for persistent or multifactorial conditions. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and demonstrates strong communication skills.
Manages a designated inpatient and outpatient caseload, prioritising effectively. Supports the Lead Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapist with day-to-day service management, staff allocation, performance review and training. Ensures service targets are met and helps coordinate the team during high-pressure periods. Supervises and educates physiotherapy students to graduate level and provides structured support and development for all staff. Leads or contributes to audits, research and service improvement, implementing recommended changes. Works across UHDB sites to ensure equitable care and promotes a continuous learning environment with internal and external partners.
Closing date of applications: 7 April 2026
Interview date: 21 April 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualification in Physiotherapy at degree level (or equivalent)
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of post registration CPD or training in women's health / pelvic health
Desirable
- Post-graduate training with accreditation towards Master's degree in pelvic, obstetric or gynaecological health or other relevant modules or willing to work towards this.
- POGP membership
- Clinical educator course
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate clinical experience in areas applicable to the role
- Clinical experience within women's health / pelvic health
- Experience of managing patients with complex presentations across in- and out-patient settings
- Experience of MDT working and collaboration
Desirable
- Experience working at a senior level
- Hydrotherapy experience
- Experience of patient education / group management
- Experience of digital record keeping
Skills
Essential
- Time management and prioritisation skills.
- Specialist knowledge of most commonly encountered women's health / pelvic health conditions and their management
- Specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions (relevant to the area of practice) and their management
- Evidence of post-registration CPD
- Involvement in clinical audit or service evaluation.
- Awareness of Trust and NHS wide initiatives
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- ICT Skills
- Experience of, or willingness to carry out vaginal and anal examinations
Desirable
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of most commonly encountered Women's health / pelvic health conditions and their management
- Involvement in department, Trust and NHS-wide initiatives
- Experience of supervising staff / students
- First line management course
Communication
Essential
- Self motivated
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Positive attitude to problem solving
- Excellent Team working
- Teaching / coaching skills
- Leadership ability
- Adaptable to the needs of the service
- Evidence of self-development
- Evidence of work as a reflective practitioner
values
Essential
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.
- Uses evidence to make improvements, seeks out innovation.
- To be reliable and work as an excellent role model.
- Demonstrates UHDB values.
- Approachable with a constructive, positive and reflective attitude
Desirable
- Passion for improving the experience of those receiving perinatal pelvic health service
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualification in Physiotherapy at degree level (or equivalent)
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of post registration CPD or training in women's health / pelvic health
Desirable
- Post-graduate training with accreditation towards Master's degree in pelvic, obstetric or gynaecological health or other relevant modules or willing to work towards this.
- POGP membership
- Clinical educator course
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate clinical experience in areas applicable to the role
- Clinical experience within women's health / pelvic health
- Experience of managing patients with complex presentations across in- and out-patient settings
- Experience of MDT working and collaboration
Desirable
- Experience working at a senior level
- Hydrotherapy experience
- Experience of patient education / group management
- Experience of digital record keeping
Skills
Essential
- Time management and prioritisation skills.
- Specialist knowledge of most commonly encountered women's health / pelvic health conditions and their management
- Specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions (relevant to the area of practice) and their management
- Evidence of post-registration CPD
- Involvement in clinical audit or service evaluation.
- Awareness of Trust and NHS wide initiatives
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- ICT Skills
- Experience of, or willingness to carry out vaginal and anal examinations
Desirable
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of most commonly encountered Women's health / pelvic health conditions and their management
- Involvement in department, Trust and NHS-wide initiatives
- Experience of supervising staff / students
- First line management course
Communication
Essential
- Self motivated
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Positive attitude to problem solving
- Excellent Team working
- Teaching / coaching skills
- Leadership ability
- Adaptable to the needs of the service
- Evidence of self-development
- Evidence of work as a reflective practitioner
values
Essential
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.
- Uses evidence to make improvements, seeks out innovation.
- To be reliable and work as an excellent role model.
- Demonstrates UHDB values.
- Approachable with a constructive, positive and reflective attitude
Desirable
- Passion for improving the experience of those receiving perinatal pelvic health service
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
