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Specialist Pelvic Health MSK Physiotherapist

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

London, E9 6SR £47,951 – £56,863 a year Fixed-Term Posted 26 August 2026 Apply by 9 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, London

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Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced band 5 or existing band 6 physiotherapist to develop their skills and knowledge within the speciality of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy within a supportive team.

The pelvic health physiotherapy service is based at Homerton Hospital with a responsibility to provide inpatient and outpatient services, community clinics and group exercise and advice sessions. The service has close links with gynaecology, urology, colorectal and sexual health consultants, midwives, specialist nurses and GP services. The service is led by the pelvic health physiotherapy team lead and the wider Outpatient therapies lead. The Pelvic health team consists of a Band 7 lead and two rotational staff members, a static Band 6 member in addition to the role advertised.

Pelvic Health experience would be advantageous but an MSK physiotherapist with enthusiasm and drive to develop within the speciality of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy would be considered. Potential funding is available for courses specific to development into this area. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical, teaching and managerial skills and be actively involved in service development.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

Provide specialised physiotherapy management for a range of perinatal conditions
Participate in the appraisal, clinical supervision and continuous professional development of junior staff, physiotherapy assistants and students
Participate in ongoing service development and evaluation
Practice in a diverse cultural and socioeconomic locality

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year pro rate p.a. inc.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-EMRS1-0628

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC

Desirable

Relevant post graduate courses/training/CPD
Member of relevant special interest group

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Knowledge of physiotherapy best practise for a range of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy conditions
Awareness of clinical audit and evidence-based practice.
Knowledge of appropriate red flags for these specialist patient groups
Knowledge of principles of Risk Management
Awareness of NHS and Trust systems, policies, procedures and current changes

Desirable

Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues
Awareness of impact of socioeconomic factors on health
Knowledge of appraisal cycle

Experience

Essential

Broad general clinical experience
Experience managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions
Maintaining relevant range of CPD activities

Desirable

Experience of working within a diverse socioeconomic/multicultural society.
Experience of working in different health care environments

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure.
Able to demonstrate effective written & verbal communication skills
Able to work within an MDT.
Able to assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of patients.
Good IT skills

Desirable

Supervision/appraisal (PTA,St,Physio)
Presentation skills

Trust Values/ Other

Essential

Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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