Specialist Physiotherapist- Pelvic/Women's Health

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking a dynamic specialist physiotherapist to work in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. The role involves managing a diverse caseload in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in service development initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and a commitment to patient-centered care. This position is located across multiple hospitals in the region and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience or a strong interest in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
• Effective team player with empathy and initiative.
• Previous experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload covering Obstetrics and Gynaecology inpatients/outpatients.
• Support advanced physiotherapists in team development and service change.
• Participate in the PPHS NHS improvement programme project.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 / out-patients and group work. This also includes in-patient week end working and on-call.
• The team work 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 a implementer site. An element of your role will include 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 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 and integrated working and be committed to following the best practice to ensure patient centred care.
• Previous experience is desirable.
• You will be expected to be a member of the week end working rota, also providing 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 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.
• For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

This advert closes on Thursday 13 Nov 2025