Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team at Ipswich Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients with pelvic health conditions, including but not limited to incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, and post-natal recovery.
As a Band 7 Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, you will work autonomously and 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.
This is currently a fixed term post until the end of March 2026.
Main duties of the job
Assess and treat patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and musculoskeletal obstetric conditions.
Act as Team Lead for the supporting the clinical lead with service development and data collection.
You should have proven experience of working in pelvic health physiotherapy and involvement in service development.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience with relevant care group.
- Advanced competencies relevant to care group.
- Experience of managing complex and/or highly specialist cases
Desirable
- Experience of managing and supervising the work of others
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered physiotherapist with HCPC
- Professional knowledge and skills underpinned by theory and experience, acquired through degree.
Desirable
- Registered member of Chartered Society of physiotherapy
- Supplemented by specialist training, experience in specialist field.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a broad range of assessments including specialist relevant to the specialist care group and the relative benefits of each
- Knowledge of a range of advanced therapeutic interventions relevant to the care group including the relative benefits of each and the comparative outcomes.
- Awareness of national guidance relevant to own specialities, including, consent issues, and other legal frameworks relating to care group
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals.
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience with relevant care group.
- Advanced competencies relevant to care group.
- Experience of managing complex and/or highly specialist cases
Desirable
- Experience of managing and supervising the work of others
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered physiotherapist with HCPC
- Professional knowledge and skills underpinned by theory and experience, acquired through degree.
Desirable
- Registered member of Chartered Society of physiotherapy
- Supplemented by specialist training, experience in specialist field.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a broad range of assessments including specialist relevant to the specialist care group and the relative benefits of each
- Knowledge of a range of advanced therapeutic interventions relevant to the care group including the relative benefits of each and the comparative outcomes.
- Awareness of national guidance relevant to own specialities, including, consent issues, and other legal frameworks relating to care group
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals.
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping.
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).
