Assistant Practioner Pelvic Health in Wolverhampton inWolverhampton PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and

Experience
d Assistant Practitioner to join our dynamic Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS). This vital role supports the delivery of high-quality pelvic health education and preventative care for women during pregnancy and throughout the postnatal period.As part of a small, dedicated team--including a Physiotherapy Lead, Specialist Midwife, and Project Administrator--you will help improve pelvic health outcomes across the Black Country and West Birmingham region. Your contribution will be central to reducing long-term pelvic floor dysfunction and enhancing the physical and emotional wellbeing of women and their families.The role involves facilitating group-based pelvic floor and Pilates classes, delivering pelvic health education sessions both face-to-face and online, and supporting the implementation of innovative service developments. By March 2026, the PPHS will launch a single point of access and self-referral digital platform, and you will play an active role in shaping and embedding this exciting new pathway.This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in women's health, working collaboratively to empower service users with the knowledge and support they need for lifelong pelvic wellbeing.

Main duties of the job
Deliver Pelvic Health Education SessionsFacilitate engaging and informative pelvic health education sessions for antenatal and postnatal patient groups, both in-person and via online platforms.Lead Postnatal Exercise ClassesIndependently deliver postnatal pelvic floor and Pilates classes, promoting recovery and long-term pelvic health.Patient Communication and SupportSpeak with patients by phone to gather relevant information, provide basic pelvic health advice, and discuss appropriate referral pathways--under the supervision and guidance of pelvic health physiotherapists.Collaborate Across TrustsBuild strong working relationships with maternity staff across all four partner Trusts, supporting the implementation of PPHS messaging and best practices region-wide.Team Participation and Strategy DevelopmentActively contribute to regular PPHS team meetings, playing a key role in shaping service strategy, development, and innovation.Support Digital Pathway IntegrationAssist in the rollout and integration of the new single point of access and self-referral digital platform, ensuring the Assistant Practitioner role is embedded within the evolving care pathway.

About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived

Experience
brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

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Date posted
04 November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4

Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract
Fixed termDuration6 months

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
225-DIV3-7544240

Job location
sWest Park HospitalPark Road WestWolverhamptonWV1 4PW

Job description

Job responsibilities
The Assistant Practitioner will play a key role in delivering the Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) across the Black Country and West Birmingham region. Working under the supervision of pelvic health physiotherapists, the postholder will lead postnatal pelvic floor and Pilates classes, and deliver pelvic health education sessions to antenatal and postnatal groups both in-person and online. They will speak with patients by phone to gather information, offer basic pelvic health advice, and support appropriate referral pathways. The role also involves networking with maternity staff across four NHS Trusts to promote PPHS best practices, and contributing to team strategy meetings and the development of a new digital self-referral platform.

Job description

Person Specification
skillsEssentialFoundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A-levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including Functional Skills (level 2) or equivalent clinical

Experience

Experience
in delivering group exercise or/and group education sessions.DesirableHealthcare

Experience
Pilates Training or exercise prescription trainingExprience working with the perinatal populationDemonstrates a special interest in pelvic health.

Experience

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer

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