Specialist Physiotherapist Pelvic Health
An opportunity has arisen at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic and dynamic physiotherapist who is ready to further develop and consolidate their knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal dysfunction during the childbearing year to pelvic floor dysfunction. Our work includes managing obstetric and gynae‑oncology wards, musculoskeletal obstetric and pelvic floor dysfunction outpatient clinics. Additionally you will have the opportunity to lead patient education classes.
Closing date: 21 June 2026
The Pelvic Health physiotherapy team works alongside the expert MSK Physiotherapy and MCATTS teams; we work together with patient care, in‑service training, research and service development. The service continues to grow and currently has staff across several band levels.
Main duties of the job
You will be currently working at Band 5/6 level and have some experience of working in a pelvic health physiotherapy and/or musculoskeletal setting either at undergraduate or post‑qualification level. You will be responsible for assisting the highly specialist pelvic health physiotherapist in the daily operational management of this speciality. You will also be responsible for supervising and appraising Band 4 and 5 staff and physiotherapy students.
About us
At GSTT we are committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care and continuously improving our services. We are a dynamic and forward‑thinking team dedicated to innovation, collaboration and excellence in pain management.
We are committed to training and development of all our staff and offer a structured teaching programme.
Please ensure you meet all the essential criteria for this job before applying. You must have appropriate UK professional registration and evidence of working in the NHS.
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to patients referred to the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team at Guy's and St Thomas Hospital trust. The post will support the clinical specialist physiotherapist in Pelvic Health physiotherapy and manage an outpatient caseload as well as providing a service across obstetric and gynaecology wards.
Qualifications
* Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of continued professional development including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
* Full membership of ACPWH
Knowledge
* Good clinical knowledge relevant to physiotherapy within a Pelvic Health setting
* Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
* Experience of the research process
Experience
* Broad range of experience, as an autonomous practitioner, at Band 5 level in acute and chronic respiratory care, acute and chronic rehabilitation and musculoskeletal work
* Experience of managing Pelvic Health patients in both in‑ and outpatient settingsExperience of working as member of a physiotherapy team and of a multidisciplinary team within an NHS setting
* Previous experience at Band 6 level within a Pelvic Health setting
* Rotational work within the NHS
* Supervision of Band 5, PTA and Student
Skills
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
* Good team‑working skills
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.
Address
Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Reference number
196-LIS10544E
Job locations
Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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