Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
The closing date is 25 May 2026
To carry a variable clinical caseload as part of the Pelvic Health team, providing advanced physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and advice to patients who may have diverse and complex presentations. This includes in‑patient and out‑patient physiotherapy treatment in the fields of obstetrics, gynaecology, general surgery, and breast surgery.
To supervise and support both the Band 4 physiotherapy assistant and physiotherapy students as required.
To work independently under the guidance of the team leader and actively participate in the professional development of self and others.
To contribute to other departmental activities.
To participate in the provision of on‑call or other out‑of‑hours services at weekends, evenings and bank holidays if required.
Main duties of the job
To provide physiotherapy services to obstetrics / gynaecology / general surgery / breast surgery both in‑patients and out‑patients. This includes leading antenatal triage, gynaecology and breast post‑operative interventions.
To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined clinical caseload which includes obstetrics / gynaecology / breast surgery both in‑patients and out‑patients, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
To provide specialist assessment and treatment for back and pelvic pain in pregnancy and postpartum, post‑operative oncology breast surgery for urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction.
To regularly advise line managers about the needs of obstetrics / gynaecology / breast surgery patients and contribute as required to service planning and multi‑disciplinary & inter‑agency working.
To ensure safekeeping of confidential patient records, hospital equipment and own safety in line with Trust policies and procedures when out in the community.
Required to take physiotherapy and work experience students.
To deputise for senior staff as required.
Benefits
Benefits offered include:
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff recognition through regular appraisals, Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee support and wellbeing – Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast‑track Physiotherapy service.
Additional Information
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles; please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* The Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
* All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
Person Specification
* HPCP registered.
* BSc (Hons) Physio or equivalent.
* Completed broad range of rotations at band 5 / junior level (i.e., 5 or 6 different specialties).
* NHS experience.
* Evidence of relevant post‑graduate training/CPD.
* Previous senior / band 6 experience in relevant specialist area(s).
* Prior involvement with audit, outcome measurement, objective or standard setting.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job Details
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent, Working Pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 421‑PSC‑3828M
Job location: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, Harrogate.
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