Specialist Physiotherapist- Pelvic/Women's Health

Specialist Physiotherapist- Pelvic/Women's Health. NHS AfC: Band 6. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Part time - 26.25 hours per week. Job ref 331-B17760625-B.

Site Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness. Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 13/11/2025 23:59.

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and welcomes applications from protected groups including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, specialist physiotherapist with experience or a burning interest in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy to join the team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. A development post from band 5 to 6 would be considered for the right applicant.

The post will be based at Furness General Hospital or Westmorland General Hospital (to be agreed on appointment), working closely with the Cross-Bay team. The post holder will manage a caseload covering Obstetrics inpatients/outpatients, Gynaecology inpatients/outpatients and group work. This includes in-patient weekend and on-call work.

The team works closely with the urogynaecology MDT, consultants, midwives and GPs. The post holder will support the development of Pelvic Health physiotherapy colleagues in the Cross Bay team.

The Cross Bay team includes 3 Advanced Physiotherapists and a team of Specialist Physiotherapy colleagues across the sites. The trust is involved in the PPHS NHS improvement programme and is currently an implementer site. An element of this role will involve working within this project.

You will be responsible for sharing the clinical caseload of the Pelvic Health team, assisting the implementation of service development in line with current evidence and standards, and providing training for physiotherapists, students and the wider MDT.

The role will include both in- and out-patient activity with some group work.

Duties will include supporting the Advanced Physiotherapists in team development, audit, projects and service change.

The successful applicant will be an effective team player, have the ability to use their initiative and communicate with empathy. They will embrace innovation, integrated working and be committed to following best practice to ensure patient-centred care.

Previous experience is desirable.

You will be expected to be a member of the weekend working rota, and provide public holiday cover.

We operate from three main hospitals—Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal—as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI offer a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Cardiac Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides General Hospital services plus an Urgent Treatment Centre for non-life-threatening conditions.

All three main sites provide planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery, along with local outreach services and diagnostics from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

For further details on the advertised position and the principal duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

• Health Professional Council registered
• Honours degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the CSP/HPC
• Evidence of postgraduate courses
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of a special interest group
• Evidence of Pelvic/Women's Health Courses or training

• Experience as a rotational NHS Physiotherapist—inpatient and outpatient settings
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
• Evidence of working in a team
• Experience within the specialty of Pelvic Health/Women's Health

• Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take relevant decisions
• Good IT knowledge and skills
• Commitment, motivation and adaptability
• Demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who clearly meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, there is a charge for Enhanced and Standard clearances for successful candidates. This currently applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Any new appointments will be subject to completion of a satisfactory 6-month probationary period to help the new staff member familiarise with the role and environment.

We have introduced a Pre-Onboarding system to support you through to your first months in your new role. This includes information on recruitment clearances, uniforms, pay and services. For access, see the organisation's pre-onboarding information.

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; a DBS disclosure will be required.

Name: Helen Brooker. Job title: Clinical Lead Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. Email: . Telephone: .

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