Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health

The closing date is 08 December 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be based within the Rehabilitation Unit at St Mary's Hospital and will include both in- and out-patient work across maternity and gynaecology. Applicants are required to have previous pelvic health experience and aim to advance these skills with support. This post offers excellent facilities and support for continued professional development. The successful applicant can be assured of supervision, training and development within a supportive team, as well as opportunities to develop research ideas and attend academic and clinical meetings. It is an ideal opportunity for anyone wishing to develop their pelvic health clinical skills whilst being able to contribute to clinical effectiveness within the Trust. A flexible attitude, excellent interpersonal and team working skills are essential. The post holder will be expected to support weekend working as part of the role.The service accepts referrals from acute, primary and secondary careproviders.The successful candidate will carry an independent caseload of bothUrogynaecology and Obstetric patients and be able to support the Band 7 Physio with the planning, organisation and delivery of in-patient care on both the Gynaecology and Obstetric wards. They will deliver a highstandard of evidence-based physiotherapy.

Main duties of the job

Delivery of evidence-based physiotherapy management ofpatients with pelvic health presentations

Supervision of less experienced staff, example B5's and assistants

Clinical mentorship of student physiotherapists

Service development projects, such as audit and quality

improvement programmes

Participate in weekend Saturday rota as applicable

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-7615111*

Job locations

St Mary's Rehabilitation Unit

Hathersage Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Graduate Diploma/ BSc / Pre-Registration MSc in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registered
  • Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

  • Relevant post-graduate courses

Experience

Essential

  • Post graduate clinical experience
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Knowledge of MFT pelvic health service
  • Involvement with audit and research
  • Supervision and education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Graduate Diploma/ BSc / Pre-Registration MSc in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registered
  • Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

  • Relevant post-graduate courses

Experience

Essential

  • Post graduate clinical experience
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Knowledge of MFT pelvic health service
  • Involvement with audit and research
  • Supervision and education of less experienced staff, students or assistants

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Rehabilitation Unit

Hathersage Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Rehabilitation Unit

Hathersage Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead, Pelvic Health Therapy SMH/NMGH

Maria Oldfield

Maria.Oldfield@mft.nhs.uk

01612766411

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-7615111*

Job locations

St Mary's Rehabilitation Unit

Hathersage Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Supporting documents

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