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Main area
Physiotherapy - Pelvic Health (Men's and Women's) Physiotherapy Outpatients
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-HC-CSS-SO-3836
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southend
Town
Westcliff on Sea
Salary
£39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/10/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

(**) Physiotherapist - Southend Pelvic Health Outpatients

Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team within the Pelvic Health (Men's and Women's)  Physiotherapy Outpatient service at Southend Hospital.

You will be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold a degree in physiotherapy. 

You will be required to have experience working as a Band 5 physiotherapist and have completed core rotations, including MSK outpatients. Experience working in an outpatient Pelvic Health service is preferable 

Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications

Main duties of the job

We offer physiotherapy to patients presenting with a wide range of Pelvic Health and Breast Surgery conditions for both Men and Women. This includes antenatal/postnatal Pelvic health and pregnancy related MSK conditions. Conservative or post surgical management of urinary/bowel incontinence and/or prolapse conservative, sexual dysfunction and complex pelvic pain.

Having excellent communication skills and be interested in personal and service development.  You will be expected to maintain a clinical caseload and provide supervision to junior members of staff and students.  

The Outpatient Physiotherapy team have a strong commitment to ongoing CPD and you will actively participate in clinical teaching and in-service training sessions, whilst delivering a high standard of patient-centred clinical care.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. 

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.


We look forward to your application.


Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
  • • Registered with Health Professional Council
  • • Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • • Relevant CPD
Desirable criteria
  • • Involvement in Special Interest Groups.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous MSK experience as a junior or senior.
  • Working knowledge of broad range of patient conditions.
  • Experience of audit and research
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical Educators course.
  • Supervision of junior staff or students

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Linda Griffin
Job title
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 443 1306
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