Job summary We are looking for a passionate, innovative and enthusiastic Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to undertake a new project improving pelvic health during the child bearing continuum for a period of 12 Months. The purpose of this role is to lead and support the local implementation of a perinatal pelvic health service (PPHS) designed in collaboration with SHIP Local Maternity and Neonatal system (LMNS) and NHS England. A minimum of 0.1wte hours per week will be dedicated to the PPHS project, with a specific focus on the education and training programme. This in line with the NHS Long Term plan commitment to improve access to postnatal physiotherapy services for women. The local ambition which is that ALL women are to have education and advice around pelvic health and access to Physiotherapy services. Main duties of the job To provide highly specialist physiotherapy intervention to patients in the perinatal pelvic health service, as part of the specialist team, assessing and treating own caseload of patients who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner. As a clinical specialist physiotherapist, to take on specified management tasks in supporting the implementation of the SHIP LMNS Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS). To take a lead role and collaboration in the supervision and teaching of qualified and recently qualified physiotherapists, students, therapy assistants and multi-disciplinary team staff. Working within the multi-disciplinary team to provide the specialist physiotherapy Deputises for senior staff in their absence as required. Undertakes evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and participate in departmental and LMNS PPHS research and audit About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per anum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-FCSS9849-PELV Job locations Basingstoke, Andover and Winchester Cross Site RG24 9NA Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification Education and Training Essential oProfessional UK registration e.g. HCPC oPostgraduate training or development in clinical skills in Women's Health to qualify for POGP membership (PG Cert in continence or women's health or both preferred) oEvidence or portfolio of postgraduate continued development o Membership of specialist interest group Desirable oSpecific post graduate course eg prescribing course oCertificate/ CPD in Management and Leadership, or equivalent Leadership or management qualification Experience Essential oEvidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile. oEvidence of significant post registration clinical work and experience in women's health, and pelvic rehabilitation to masters level. Experience of undertaking audits or research within practice oExperience of staff supervision and mentorship Desirable oExperience of project management for policy development or large scale projects. Experience with multi-lingual backgrounds oUnderstanding of Health Environment policies and legislation including Clinical, HR, E&D, Governance Skills Essential oHighly specialised clinical skills across the relevant speciality. oAdvanced communication skills including; to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner; to liaise and negotiate effectively; to understand and disseminate multifaceted information oAbility to work and lead within a multidisciplinary team across an organisation oAble to deliver formal and informal learning sessions to all groups of professionals. oApplies a good understanding of Equality and Diversity in all areas of work. Person Specification Education and Training Essential oProfessional UK registration e.g. HCPC oPostgraduate training or development in clinical skills in Women's Health to qualify for POGP membership (PG Cert in continence or women's health or both preferred) oEvidence or portfolio of postgraduate continued development o Membership of specialist interest group Desirable oSpecific post graduate course eg prescribing course oCertificate/ CPD in Management and Leadership, or equivalent Leadership or management qualification Experience Essential oEvidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile. oEvidence of significant post registration clinical work and experience in women's health, and pelvic rehabilitation to masters level. Experience of undertaking audits or research within practice oExperience of staff supervision and mentorship Desirable oExperience of project management for policy development or large scale projects. Experience with multi-lingual backgrounds oUnderstanding of Health Environment policies and legislation including Clinical, HR, E&D, Governance Skills Essential oHighly specialised clinical skills across the relevant speciality. oAdvanced communication skills including; to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner; to liaise and negotiate effectively; to understand and disseminate multifaceted information oAbility to work and lead within a multidisciplinary team across an organisation oAble to deliver formal and informal learning sessions to all groups of professionals. oApplies a good understanding of Equality and Diversity in all areas of work. 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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Basingstoke, Andover and Winchester Cross Site RG24 9NA Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)