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A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


We are excited to invite applications for Band 8A Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapy based at West Middlesex University Hospital.



This is a post for an experienced physiotherapist who has extensive experience and knowledge of perinatal pelvic health. This post aims to improve the prevention, identification and access to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommended treatment for pelvic health problems antenatally, and for at least 12 months postnatally.

You will lead the service, linking with other health professionals to improve outcomes for service users.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.


Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.


We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.


We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.


If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.


Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.


Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.


To work at an advanced level of clinical practice as the Specialist Clinical Lead Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, implementing and developing care pathways in line with NHS England's service specification for perinatal pelvic health services.

To work with maternity and other perinatal services to improve the prevention, identification and access to NICE recommended treatment for pelvic health problems antenatally, and for at least 12 months postnatally.

To build on the existing midwifery-led pelvic health service, and the established multidisciplinary team (MDT) that supports it, to optimise multi professional pathways of care through service development, direct clinical care and problem resolution.

To work collaboratively with the trusts across North West London in providing care.

To provide robust clinical leadership to the teams delivering care for women and birthing people through effective communication, influencing, motivating and inspiring others, to deliver high quality care.

To educate, train and develop physiotherapy staff and undergraduates in this specialty and to provide assurance of competency; and train other health professionals in aspects of pelvic health care.

To provide expert clinical advice and guidance on a range of matters relating to pelvic health to the ICB Local Maternity and Neonatal Service (LMNS).


This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Mar 2025