Specialist Physiotherapist- Pelvic/Women's Health

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist for Pelvic/Women’s Health to manage a dynamic caseload at Furness General Hospital or Westmorland General Hospital. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and contributions to service development. Candidates should have an honours degree in Physiotherapy and relevant experience. This part-time, permanent position offers a salary between £38,682 and £46,580, pro-rated, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Health Professional Council member.
• Experience as a rotational NHS physiotherapist.
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Pelvic Health team caseload.
• Assist implementation of service development.
• Support team training and development.

Skills

Clinical assessment

IT knowledge

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility in work patterns

Education

Honours degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy

Health Professional Council registered

Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Pelvic/Women’s Health training

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust.

Specialist Physiotherapist – Pelvic/Women’s Health

The closing date is 13 November 2025

There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, specialist physiotherapist with experience or a burning interest in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy to join our 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 upon 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 also includes in‑patient weekend working and on‑call.

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 PPHS NHS improvement programme and is currently an implementer site. An element of your role will include working within this project.

Main duties of the job

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 training 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 initiative and communicate with empathy. They will embrace innovation and 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, also providing public holiday cover.

About us

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 have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various consultant‑led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non‑life‑threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day‑case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Experience as a rotational NHS physiotherapist – in‑ and out‑patients
• 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

Skills

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Location

Furness General Hospital or Westmorland General Hospital

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part‑time

Reference number

331‑B17760625‑B

Job locations

Furness General Hospital or Westmorland General Hospital