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Job summary

Main area
Women's Health
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 8 months (Until 4.12.26)
Hours
Part time - 26 hours per week (Fixed Term /Secondment)
Job ref
320-CDCD-BUR-4040
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen's Hospital Burton
Town
Burton on Trent
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 PA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
18/05/2026

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Women's Health

Band 7

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or  you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

CLIINCAL SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST WOMEN'S HEALTH

FIXED TERM TO 04.12.26 WITH A POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION. 26 HOURS WEEKLY, BAND 7

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Women’s Health to join our Outpatient Women’s Health service, including Obstetrics and Breast Surgery Physiotherapy, based at Queen’s Hospital Burton.  You will be part of a friendly, skilled, and forward‑thinking Women’s Health and MSK Therapy Team.

We are seeking a motivated physiotherapist with advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills across a diverse and complex MSK and Women’s Health caseload. You should be able to provide a clear working diagnosis and develop individualised treatment plans. Our service receives referrals from primary care, midwives, obstetricians, emergency departments, consultants, and staff self‑referrals. The wider therapy team includes MSK, Rheumatology, Hand Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathy, Clinical Specialists, Advanced Practitioners, and a Consultant Physiotherapist.

In this role, you will work primarily in Women’s Health Physiotherapy Outpatients, acting as the departmental clinical lead for the advanced assessment and management of patients with highly complex needs. A full induction and competency support package will be provided if required.

Our Therapy Team is innovative, passionate, and aligned with the Trust’s PRIDE values, offering a supportive environment for professional development and collaborative working.

 

Main duties of the job

What’s in it for you

In this role, you will be part of a service that prioritises patient choice, high‑quality care, and a varied, rewarding caseload. As a member of the Women’s Health and Physiotherapy Team, you will benefit from:

  •      Clinical leadership and support from experienced Women’s Health and Physiotherapy colleagues
  •      Strong operational and managerial support
  •      Opportunities to contribute to audit, service development, and research
  •      The chance to teach and promote health and wellbeing to patients and carers
  •       A clear commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
  •      Structured appraisal and regular clinical supervision
  •      Administrative and clerical support
  •      Access to Clinical Educator training and involvement in student education
  •      Opportunities to teach, supervise, and develop Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Osteopathy staff
  •      Involvement in staff health and wellbeing initiatives across the Trust

Therapy Services are committed to delivering excellent, effective, and safe patient care, supported by strong clinical leadership and a positive, collaborative working culture.

In return, we offer

  •       A wide range of development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  •      The option to work across some or all of our five sites depending on specialty (not essential for this role

Closing date of applications: 24 April 2026

Interview date: 18 May 2026

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Working for our organisation

 As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together 

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. 

 In return we will offer: 

  •  Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development 
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. 
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes 

 Key Facts about our Trust: 

  •  We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. 
  • We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England an average of 2077 per week. 
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. 
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. 
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. 
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. 
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

 

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. 

 

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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). 

f you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.

Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment.

 

Person specification

Training / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree level or equivalent in PT
  • Evidence of CPD / development in clinical skills relevant to post
  • Relevant Postgraduate training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in managing breast patients and pregnancy
  • Experience of staff and student supervision and training
  • Previous relevant employment NHS within MSK setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of leadership within a team
  • experience of initiating carrying out & evaluating service improvement & audits

Communication skills

Essential criteria
  • Highly developed communication skills supporting the management of patients with complex pain conditions

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantCareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Armitage
Job title
Senior Physiotherapist in Women's Health
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
012835663335126
Additional information

Ansa Qamar, Service Manager, Therapies OPD, QHB

Email:  [email protected]

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