Specialist Physiotherapist- POGP

NHS

  • Chester
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per weekAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate who is keen to develop experience in the field of pelvic health physiotherapy. This post is for up to 37.5 hours per week; however there is some flexibility for negotiation of hours. Whilst we are looking for a candidate with well-developed skills at Specialist level, we would also consider applications from those keen to develop towards a specialist roleThis role will deliver physiotherapy interventions to improve the prevention, identification, and management of pelvic health problems during the peri-natal period, along with widening access to pelvic health services. However, to ensure the successful candidate develops a broad range of specialist clinical skills the post will also encompass all aspects of pelvic, obstetric, and gynaecology physiotherapy.This includes perinatal group education, obstetric inpatients, management of obstetric MSK patients, women's and men's pelvic floor dysfunction and breast care.Main duties of the jobPrevious pelvic health experience is not essential; you will work closely with the perinatal midwife. You will receive support and mentorship from senior POGP team members and partake in regular preceptorship/Clinical supervision, and in service training. There is also network and peer support across the Cheshire and Mersey region as part of the perinatal project. The team is a valued part of the wider MDT, and works closely with colorectal and urogynaecology consultants and midwifery service and breast care team.The POGP team deliver outpatient services in multiple locations including Tarporley, Ellesmere Port, Chester city centre and on the Countess of Chester Hospital site, so travel will be an integral part of this role.About usThe Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
  • The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
  • Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
  • Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year paContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number210-2025-607Job locationsThe Countess of Chester HospitalLiverpool RoadChesterCH2 1ULJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Job Description for further details.Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Job Description for further details.Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent HPC Registration
  • Relevant student training course or qualification
Desirable
  • Membership of professional body
ExperienceEssential
  • Substantial post-graduate experience
  • Evidence of post-graduate short courses
  • Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
  • Evidence of audit and/or research work
  • Knowledge of current best practice in specialist physiotherapy area
  • Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
SkillsEssential
  • Communication skills (verbal and non verbal)
  • Evidence of group working and team working
  • Evidence of participation in health, safety and risk management
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
  • Ability to organise and respond to complex information, and work under pressure
  • Good computer skills
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
  • Supervisory skills and/or first line management experience
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent HPC Registration
  • Relevant student training course or qualification
Desirable
  • Membership of professional body
ExperienceEssential
  • Substantial post-graduate experience
  • Evidence of post-graduate short courses
  • Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
  • Evidence of audit and/or research work
  • Knowledge of current best practice in specialist physiotherapy area
  • Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
SkillsEssential
  • Communication skills (verbal and non verbal)
  • Evidence of group working and team working
  • Evidence of participation in health, safety and risk management
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
  • Ability to organise and respond to complex information, and work under pressure
  • Good computer skills
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
  • Supervisory skills and/or first line management experience

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