Job Description

Queens Hospital and King George Hospital

Band 7 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist - One-year fixed term contract



Are you a passionate and experienced pelvic health physiotherapist ready for a new challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Band 7 physiotherapist to join our forward-thinking and supportive Pelvic Health Team at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. This fixed-term post offers a chance to lead and innovate within a friendly, inclusive service while covering maternity leave.



About the Role

This is a hands-on, patient-facing role working across three dynamic and diverse boroughs--delivering care to a broad and varied population. You'll be a key player in our multidisciplinary team, offering advanced assessment and treatment for complex pelvic health conditions including pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder and bowel issues, pelvic pain, antenatal and postnatal rehabilitation and breast patients.



Make your next step count. Join us in transforming lives and shaping the future of pelvic health care.



For further information please contact Rebecca Coughlan via email rebecca.coughlan@nhs.net



To perform a highly advanced holistic therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver a highly specialised treatment plan



To hold responsibility for own caseload



To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision. Supervision is largely self-driven through seeking advice from Clinical Specialists, Consultants and peers



Supervise, educate and assess the performance of Student therapists, this will include working with universities, to ensure competencies are met



To initiate and undertake evidence-based departmental audit and research projects, to further own and Pelvic Health service clinical practice



To carry out other duties deemed necessary by the Therapy Service Manager/Lead Clinician in discussion with the post holder to ensure adequate provision of service



To work flexibly across sites and clinics in BHR locality as service needs require



We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.



Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.



We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme ; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen's and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.



We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance .



Why Join Us?

Work alongside a team of expert and compassionate professionals who value innovation and inclusivity Be supported in your clinical and leadership development within a trust that lives its PRIDE values--Passion, Responsibility, Innovation, Drive, and Empowerment Engage with patients from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, making a real difference where it matters most Enjoy access to ongoing CPD, peer support, supervision, and opportunities to contribute to service development and education

We welcome applicants who bring compassion, experience, and a drive for excellence in pelvic health physiotherapy. Your leadership, clinical expertise, and communication skills will be instrumental in shaping the future of pelvic health across our communities.



For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification.



The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.



Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.



All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.



Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.