• Job Description

  Req#: C9284-25-0350?language=en&page=63&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an exciting and unique opportunity to take on a dynamic role as one of the Senior Physiotherapists in Pelvic Health based at the Birmingham Women's Hospital. It will be an excellent opportunity to gain experience within this specialised field of Physiotherapy and work in a supportive team environment.

  The post holder will be part of the wider Physiotherapy team within the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

  The Birmingham Women's Hospital has a reputation as a Centre of Excellence providing high quality care in Women's Health to the local and regional population.

  We are seeking an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our friendly and motivated team.

  We are opening this job opportunity to recruit a Band 6 physiotherapist with experience in pelvic health but will consider therapists new to this specialty or highly driven Band 5 physiotherapists with special interest in pelvic health. We aim to offer support to gain relevant competencies to progress to a Band 6 level. Experience and knowledge in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is an advantage. Due to the nature of this post there is a degree of flexibility in how the hours are delivered.

  Main duties of the job

  The post offers the opportunity to work within the specialty of pelvic health. The current service provision is predominantly out-patient based, with occasional ward work, and provides assessment and treatment into a number of different conditions throughout different life stages. This includes but is not exclusive to, bladder or bowel problems, vaginal prolapse, pelvic and sexual pain / dysfunction, OASI and perineal trauma. We are currently involved as a research site in these areas of expertise.

  We also manage and provide treatment for pregnant women with pregnancy related low back and pelvic girdle pain. Birmingham Hospitals are early implementer sites for the Peri-natal Pelvic Health Service with the focus to improve access to care for this population.

  Supervision of students and teaching within the department or wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) is an essential part of the role. There will be an expectation that the post holder will show an interest in service development, audit and research. The ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills is essential to working effectively within this strong multi-disciplinary team. We encourage personal development and actively supports continuous professional development (CPD).

  About us

  Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

  Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

  Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

  Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

  Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  284-25-7209642-DMUT

  Job locations

  The Birmingham Women's Hospital

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  B15 2TG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

  When completing your application, please ensure that you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

  The closing date for this job advert may be brought forward should we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are therefore welcomed.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

  When completing your application, please ensure that you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

  The closing date for this job advert may be brought forward should we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are therefore welcomed.

  Person Specification

  Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of current best practice in Women's Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Computer literacy
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of urogynaecological & bowel conditions
  • Experience of working in MDT

  Desirable

  • Experience of working as a first contact practitioner
  • Educator/teaching skills

  Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes

  Essential

  • Good teamwork skills
  • Time management/prioritisation skills
  • Excellent communication skills

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Adherence to CSP and HCPC guidelines/codes of ethics and professional conduct
  • Knowledge of waiting list and diary management

  Desirable

  • Member of Special Interest group

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy (MCSP)
  • HPC Registration

  Desirable

  • Relevant post-graduate courses
  • Research In Specialist Area

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience of working in Women's health and Musculoskeletal outpatient
  • Extensive broad based post-graduate experience including respiratory care

  Analytical and Judgement Skills

  Essential

  • Audit experience

  Desirable

  • Research experience

  Person Specification

  Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of current best practice in Women's Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Computer literacy
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of urogynaecological & bowel conditions
  • Experience of working in MDT

  Desirable

  • Experience of working as a first contact practitioner
  • Educator/teaching skills

  Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes

  Essential

  • Good teamwork skills
  • Time management/prioritisation skills
  • Excellent communication skills

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Adherence to CSP and HCPC guidelines/codes of ethics and professional conduct
  • Knowledge of waiting list and diary management

  Desirable

  • Member of Special Interest group

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy (MCSP)
  • HPC Registration

  Desirable

  • Relevant post-graduate courses
  • Research In Specialist Area

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience of working in Women's health and Musculoskeletal outpatient
  • Extensive broad based post-graduate experience including respiratory care

  Analytical and Judgement Skills

  Essential

  • Audit experience

  Desirable

  • Research experience

  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

  Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Birmingham Women's Hospital

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  B15 2TG

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Birmingham Women's Hospital

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  B15 2TG

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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