Job summary This post is ringfenced to current Pelvic Health Physiotherapists in PPHS teams within the SNEE ICS. We are looking for an advanced pelvic health physiotherapist to become the PPHS clinical lead for Suffolk and north east Essex (SNEE). The successful candidate will already work in one of the three perinatal pelvic health service (PPHS) teams in Suffolk and north east Essex Integrated Care System and will take on this leadership role (3.75 hours per week) alongside their existing clinical role. Main duties of the job You will provide oversight of the PPHS programme across SNEE and possess advanced leadership skills. You will need to use excellent communication, service improvement and project management skills to provide ongoing management of the PPHS programme across SNEE, working closely with local PPHS physiotherapy leads, ensuring that the requirements of the national PPHS service specification are met at a local level. You will have experience of system wide working and be able to build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders including maternity, obstetric and gynaecology colleagues, the LMNS and our local community organisations. About us The PPHS clinical lead for SNEE will be an advanced physiotherapist working in one of the three PPHS teams in SNEE. The post is hosted by AHP Suffolk and the successful candidate will remain in their employing organisation. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £5,376 to £6,050 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number B9710-25-0004 Job locations Castleton Way Eye Suffolk IP23 7BH Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for further information regarding the Perinatal Pelvic Health Clinical Lead role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for further information regarding the Perinatal Pelvic Health Clinical Lead role. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge and skills in the advanced assessment and treatment of pelvic health Knowledge and experience of data capture and evaluation, and the application of information resources to both clinical practice and service development Understand the strategic direction of the ICB/System level role that the Perinatal Pelvic Health service has in that. Advanced awareness of current professional and legal issues e.g. Confidentiality, consent, equal opportunities Must understand key partners such as voluntary sector, social care and primary care. Strategic thinking skills and sound judgement Desirable Understanding of NHS funding and budget management Good knowledge and application of all areas of Clinical Governance including Quality, Audit and Risk management, Critical incident and complaint management Awareness of the roles of key NHS stakeholders including the Department of Health, NHS England North West region and individual provider and commissioning organisations High level analytical skills and the ability to manipulate and assess qualitative and quantitative data and draw appropriate conclusions Personal Skills Essential Ability to work under pressure to set and ensure strict timetables are met Independent thinker with strong problem-solving and sound judgement Highly developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate to achieve successful outcomes. Collaborative and able to work together with key stakeholders Excellent critical analysis, judgement and decision-making skills Excellent planning time management and organisational skills especially the understanding and awareness of demand and capacity issues and an ability to prioritise accordingly Able to communicate a wide range of information to staff and colleagues efficiently and effectively, in particular matters related to complex & wide-ranging clinical situations Ability to lead and motivate others within the team and demonstrate self-motivation Demonstrable project leadership skills; scoping, development, resource management, delivery and evaluation. An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the ability to promote this in the day-to-day work of the post. An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Experience Essential Currently working within the SNEE PPHS At least 5 years working clinically in pelvic health physiotherapy services Experience leading change in healthcare organisation Experience of working with lived experience/service users patient groups Experience of carrying out benchmarking to aid decisions Working with clinical and non-clinical staff including senior stakeholders Desirable Financial management Experience of working as part of a project team to deliver new models of care Experience of working across multiple organisations to deliver change Experience of coaching staff to deliver projects or changes Project management experience including project planning, reporting and risk management Technical Skills Essential Excellent IT skills Good proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products Able to travel to PPHS teams across Suffolk and north east Essex Desirable Data analysis skills Qualifications Essential Physiotherapy qualification - BSc or post graduate diploma in physiotherapy (or equivalent qualification) State Registration with the Health Professions Council Membership of relevant specialist professional clinical organisation e.g. POGP, ACP, IUGA, ICS, UKCS, etc. Masters degree level education or equivalent experience Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Post graduate qualification in women's health physiotherapy Further training and experience in performance management or business process activity and/or experience of NHS change management processes Person Specification Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge and skills in the advanced assessment and treatment of pelvic health Knowledge and experience of data capture and evaluation, and the application of information resources to both clinical practice and service development Understand the strategic direction of the ICB/System level role that the Perinatal Pelvic Health service has in that. Advanced awareness of current professional and legal issues e.g. Confidentiality, consent, equal opportunities Must understand key partners such as voluntary sector, social care and primary care. Strategic thinking skills and sound judgement Desirable Understanding of NHS funding and budget management Good knowledge and application of all areas of Clinical Governance including Quality, Audit and Risk management, Critical incident and complaint management Awareness of the roles of key NHS stakeholders including the Department of Health, NHS England North West region and individual provider and commissioning organisations High level analytical skills and the ability to manipulate and assess qualitative and quantitative data and draw appropriate conclusions Personal Skills Essential Ability to work under pressure to set and ensure strict timetables are met Independent thinker with strong problem-solving and sound judgement Highly developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate to achieve successful outcomes. Collaborative and able to work together with key stakeholders Excellent critical analysis, judgement and decision-making skills Excellent planning time management and organisational skills especially the understanding and awareness of demand and capacity issues and an ability to prioritise accordingly Able to communicate a wide range of information to staff and colleagues efficiently and effectively, in particular matters related to complex & wide-ranging clinical situations Ability to lead and motivate others within the team and demonstrate self-motivation Demonstrable project leadership skills; scoping, development, resource management, delivery and evaluation. An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the ability to promote this in the day-to-day work of the post. An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Experience Essential Currently working within the SNEE PPHS At least 5 years working clinically in pelvic health physiotherapy services Experience leading change in healthcare organisation Experience of working with lived experience/service users patient groups Experience of carrying out benchmarking to aid decisions Working with clinical and non-clinical staff including senior stakeholders Desirable Financial management Experience of working as part of a project team to deliver new models of care Experience of working across multiple organisations to deliver change Experience of coaching staff to deliver projects or changes Project management experience including project planning, reporting and risk management Technical Skills Essential Excellent IT skills Good proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products Able to travel to PPHS teams across Suffolk and north east Essex Desirable Data analysis skills Qualifications Essential Physiotherapy qualification - BSc or post graduate diploma in physiotherapy (or equivalent qualification) State Registration with the Health Professions Council Membership of relevant specialist professional clinical organisation e.g. POGP, ACP, IUGA, ICS, UKCS, etc. Masters degree level education or equivalent experience Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Post graduate qualification in women's health physiotherapy Further training and experience in performance management or business process activity and/or experience of NHS change management processes 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. 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. 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 Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC Address Castleton Way Eye Suffolk IP23 7BH Employer's website https://www.ahpsuffolk.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)