Specialist Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health - Band 6

Role summary

Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.

The role requires registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a physiotherapist, relevant clinical experience, and strong knowledge of pelvic health assessment and rehabilitation. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with pelvic floor, continence, obstetric and gynaecological conditions, develop individualised treatment plans, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates are expected to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, excellent communication, compassionate patient care, effective documentation, and the ability to work independently while supporting junior colleagues and service development. Commitment to NHS values, continuing professional development, safeguarding, equality, and evidence-based practice is essential. Previous specialist pelvic health experience is highly desirable.

About the employer

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust provides hospital and specialist healthcare services across Lincolnshire, serving communities through sites including Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, Grantham and District Hospital, and County Hospital in Louth. The Trust delivers services across emergency care, surgery, medicine, maternity, women’s health, cancer care, diagnostics and rehabilitation. It employs a large multidisciplinary workforce and works with local partners to improve patient outcomes and access to care. As an NHS employer, the Trust offers structured pay bands, pension membership, annual leave, occupational health support and opportunities for professional development. Staff are expected to uphold NHS values, promote equality and inclusion, and provide safe, respectful, patient-centred care. The organisation also supports service improvement, education and clinical research across Lincolnshire.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers substantial opportunities for qualified physiotherapists across the NHS, private hospitals, community services, care homes and sports medicine. Its culture is diverse, generally polite and multicultural, with strong public services, historic towns and cities, and access to countryside and coastal areas. Lifestyle costs vary considerably: London and the southeast are expensive, while Lincolnshire and other regional areas are often more affordable. International physiotherapists usually need Health and Care Professions Council registration and may require an English-language assessment. Eligible NHS roles can support a Health and Care Worker visa, subject to sponsorship and government requirements. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, banking, a National Insurance number and healthcare registration. Public transport is widely available, though a car can be useful in rural Lincolnshire. The UK experiences cool, changeable weather and offers generous annual leave and NHS employment benefits.