OverviewWomen’s Health Physiotherapist Clinical Lead

Band 8A, Full Time, Fixed Term - 2 Years

The Perinatal Pelvic Health Service is part of the NHS Long Term Plan to improve the prevention, identification and treatment for pelvic health problems during pregnancy and at least one year following birth, with the aim of reducing the number of women living with pelvic health problems postnatally and in later life.

Proposed Interview Date - TBC

Responsibilities

To work as the clinical lead physiotherapist within the South West London Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (SWL PPHS) based at Croydon University Hospital.

To clinically lead the delivery and development of the SWL PPHS covering four hospital trusts (Croydon University Hospital, Epsom and St Helier University Hospital, St George’s University Hospital and Kingston Hospital).

To plan, implement and monitor strategic delivery of a highly specialist, evidence based, and clinically effective Perinatal Pelvic Health service in conjunction with the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy leads, relevant consultants and midwifery leads at each SWL LMNS; the SWL Integrated Care Board (ICB); NHS England; and the Croydon Health Service NHS Trust Therapy Services Outpatient Manager.

To develop and maintain a specialised PPHS quality screening, diagnostic and management service, including referral onwards to appropriate services in a timely manner, for all women in SWL through pregnancy to 12 months postnatal.

To provide expert assessment and physiotherapy intervention for own caseload of patients within the speciality of Pelvic Health, including patients who may have highly complex presentations.

To provide expert opinion, advice, and guidance to colleagues within the SWL PPHS team, SWL LMNS Pelvic Health Physiotherapy teams, Therapy Services, Maternity, Gynaecology departments and other health professionals, both regionally and nationally.

Context about the TrustCroydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

How to applyPlease see attached Job description for further details alternatively you can contact the recruiting manager.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Sep 2025

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