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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
5 months (Fixed term until 31st March 2026)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 sessions per week
Job ref
432-HR758-25
Employer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ipswich Hospital
Town
Ipswich
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/10/2025 23:59

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.  The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

 

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team at Ipswich Hospital.  

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients with pelvic health conditions, including but not limited to incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, and post-natal recovery.  

As a Band 7 Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, you will work autonomously and as part of a dynamic team to provide high-quality care and support for patients across East Suffolk.  

We are a friendly team who strive to offer patients the best care possible.  

This is currently a fixed term post until the end of March 2026.

Main duties of the job

Assess and treat patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and musculoskeletal obstetric conditions.

Act as Team Lead for the supporting the clinical lead with service development and data collection.

You should have proven experience of working in pelvic health physiotherapy and involvement in service development.

 

Working for our organisation

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. 

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. 

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. 

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. 

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.   

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. 

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.   

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven post registration experience with relevant care group.
  • Advanced competencies relevant to care group.
  • Experience of managing complex and/or highly specialist cases
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of managing and supervising the work of others

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered physiotherapist with HCPC
  • Professional knowledge and skills underpinned by theory and experience, acquired through degree.
Desirable criteria
  • Registered member of Chartered Society of physiotherapy
  • Supplemented by specialist training, experience in specialist field.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of a broad range of assessments including specialist relevant to the specialist care group and the relative benefits of each
  • Knowledge of a range of advanced therapeutic interventions relevant to the care group including the relative benefits of each and the comparative outcomes.
  • Awareness of national guidance relevant to own specialities, including, consent issues, and other legal frameworks relating to care group
  • Understanding of the roles of other professionals.
  • Knowledge of standards of record keeping.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Mrunmayee ( Minu) John
Job title
Professional Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01473 712233
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