Associate Practitioner Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Esht; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks an Associate Practitioner in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy to support a specialized team across acute and community settings. This part-time role involves working with patients suffering from a range of pelvic conditions. Applicants need NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, GCSE Maths and English, and relevant clinical experience. We offer structured training, access to various staff benefits, and a supportive working environment. Join us and make a real impact on patient care in Eastbourne.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good general education including A levels and equivalents.
• Experience in health and care settings, preferably related to pelvic health.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support physiotherapists in delivering high-quality care.
• Lead urogynae and antenatal education classes after achieving competencies.
• Collect data to monitor outcomes and contribute to service evaluation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Flexibility and independent travel

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above

Care Certificate

Job description

Associate Practitioner Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

NHS AfC: Band 4

Main area . Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent: Cross site working in all Pelvic Health departments Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Cross site working in all Pelvic Health departments) Job ref 374-ED0611-A

Site Eastbourne District General Hopsital Town Eastbourne Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/01/2026 23:59

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Acute and Community Hospitals Base

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner post to support our highly specialised team of Pelvic Health physiotherapists working cross-site within the Acute and CommunityMSK Teams.

The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service works both with our partnership organisation, and other local providers, to assess and treat patients with a range of acute and chronic Pelvic Health conditions, including ante and postnatal, post operative urogynaecology, oncology, and bowel dysfunction. The teams work very closely with the consultant body and multidisciplinary team, to ensure patients follow our pathways of care based on current research evidence and NICE guidelines.

Main duties of the job

You will work across the pelvic health service in both acute and community teams, supporting physiotherapists to deliver high‑quality care in line with Trust values. As part of your competency programme, you will review and progress patient treatment following agreed protocols and pathways. Once competencies and the Apprenticeship Award are achieved, you will lead urogynae and antenatal education classes, provide follow‑up, and act as first contact for prostatectomy assessments.

Data collection will be central to the role, supporting monitoring of outcomes, patient feedback, service evaluation, and innovation. You will also contribute to local health and safety monitoring through service audits.

You will receive structured supervision to achieve required competencies through work‑based learning and education. Alongside this, you will complete a fully funded two‑year qualification. Working with the Trust Education Department, course providers, and physiotherapy supervisors, you will progress from a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant on a Trust Apprenticeship contract (Level 5) toward Band 4 competencies. Successful completion of the foundation degree and competencies will enable transition to a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role.

The ideal applicant will hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, the Care Certificate, and 2 years’ Band 3 clinical experience. Flexibility, independent travel, and strong communication and IT skills are essential.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good level of general education including A levels and GCSE or equivalents including functional skills level 2
• An advanced / higher level apprenticeship for example AP apprenticeship or similar and / or NVQ level 4 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Care certificate

Experience

• Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings including in the relevant field of work.
• Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development