Women's Health Physiotherapist | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7721013/249-7640916-2 |
Summary
*Previous applicants need not apply*
This role is offered on a part time basis of 15 hours per week only, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.
Are you interested in a career in Women's Health physiotherapy? We have an excellent opportunity for you ,with a part time post available.
You will have an interesting case load of continence and obstetric patients and your comprehensive job plan will include classes. We offer excellent support, supervision and training opportunities. We have developed close links with other members of the MDT and we have staff involved in the exciting perinatal project improving health care for all women postnatally.
For further information please contact us today!
To assist in the provision and evaluation of the Women’s Health and Continence Physiotherapy Service provided to outpatients at the Great Western Hospital.
The caseload will involve advanced assessment of patients within the specialty who may have highly complex and/or chronic presentation and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment.
To promote Women’s Health physiotherapy and provide specialist advice and teaching within GWH and the South West region
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
1) To undertake specialised assessment of patients with urogynaecological and continence problems, musculo-skeletal problems in pregnancy and up to six weeks post-partum. Conditions include; urinary and faecal incontinence, vaginal prolapse, dyspareunia and pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain.
2) To undertake assessments of patients using advanced investigative and analytical skills to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment and teaching skills.
3) To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and carers on very sensitive issues to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition/problems. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation clarification and gaining informed consent will be
used with a wide variety of patients. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident, e.g. embarrassment, anxiety, pain, fear, cultural differences, visual/hearing impairment.
4) To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new trends and developments, to reflect on these and incorporate them as necessary into your own work to ensure and maintain expertise.
5) To keep up to date with changes in your field, disseminate information and ensure that practice is based on best available evidence.
6) To be an active participant in the in-service training program. To provide teaching to other physiotherapy staff with regard to women’s health and continence issues.
This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
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