Uro-Gynae and Perinatal Therapy Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leigh, WN7 1HS |
| Company: | Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7966044/302-26-7966044S |
Summary
A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who would like to join our friendly and supportive outpatient Pelvic Heath Physiotherapy service. We have one part time post available, based at Leigh Infirmary and community settings within the Wigan borough on a weekly basis.
Duties are varied (both clinical and non-clinical) and the successful applicants will be involved directly in the assessment, care and treatment of patients with a variety of conditions, under the supervision of qualified therapists.
A caring and considerate manner is essential to the post. We would expect the candidates to have a good level of general education, competant computer literacy and data entry skills with knowledge of Physiotherapy interventions.
This role includes working across the WWL footprint including community settings, therefore the postholder must be able to travel independently across sites to fulfil the duties of the role.
Previous experience of working in a relevant health related area would be advantageous.
Evidence of qualifications will be requested at interview and onboarding process.
Please be advised this post is not eligible for sponsorship, please consider this when making your application if you would require sponsorship to work in the UK either now or in the future.
To work as an integral and active part of the Pelvic Health Team and work collaboratively with the wider pelvic health services within WWL. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the pelvic health team in a clinical role under supervision of qualified staff; supporting women and men with problems relating to pelvic floor dysfunction.
This post also includes responsibility for the administrative duties and responsibilities relating to pelvic health.
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
§ To contribute to the overall Physiotherapy process by carrying out a basic review of patients and conduct procedures within agreed competency levels including:
§ Physiotherapy patients
§ Maternity patients
§ Gym Classes
§ Community Hubs
§ 1:1 or group sessions
§ To gain the required knowledge and skills in the field of pelvic health and maintain these skills under supervision and support.
§ Take part in training including:
§ Pelvic health team in service training
§ External courses
§ Mandatory training
§ Attain and maintain necessary competencies
§ Participate in CPD
§ To carry out information collection from patients/relatives as requested by Physiotherapy staff
§ Once competent, teach, supervise and progress treatment. This may include but not exclusively – Pelvic floor exercises, bladder health and retraining, bowel health, Information and exercise classes
§ To follow treatment plans as prescribed by Physiotherapy staff and identify and select activities that meet treatment goals
§ To plan and prioritise own workload
§ To work independently in a clinical setting with an assigned routine caseload, under the direction of a Physiotherapist
§ To triage pelvic health referrals and manage appointment bookings
§ To contribute to the administration functions of the service e.g. booking appointments
§ To undertake general housekeeping duties for the service
§ Document all care given ensuring compliance with trust and local guidelines
This advert closes on Friday 29 May 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who would like to join our friendly and supportive outpatient Pelvic Heath Physiotherapy service. We have one part time post available, based at Leigh Infirmary and community settings within the Wigan borough on a weekly basis.
Duties are varied (both clinical and non-clinical) and the successful applicants will be involved directly in the assessment, care and treatment of patients with a variety of conditions, under the supervision of qualified therapists.
A caring and considerate manner is essential to the post. We would expect the candidates to have a good level of general education, competant computer literacy and data entry skills with knowledge of Physiotherapy interventions.
This role includes working across the WWL footprint including community settings, therefore the postholder must be able to travel independently across sites to fulfil the duties of the role.
Previous experience of working in a relevant health related area would be advantageous.
Evidence of qualifications will be requested at interview and onboarding process.
Please be advised this post is not eligible for sponsorship, please consider this when making your application if you would require sponsorship to work in the UK either now or in the future.
To work as an integral and active part of the Pelvic Health Team and work collaboratively with the wider pelvic health services within WWL. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the pelvic health team in a clinical role under supervision of qualified staff; supporting women and men with problems relating to pelvic floor dysfunction.
This post also includes responsibility for the administrative duties and responsibilities relating to pelvic health.
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
§ To contribute to the overall Physiotherapy process by carrying out a basic review of patients and conduct procedures within agreed competency levels including:
§ Physiotherapy patients
§ Maternity patients
§ Gym Classes
§ Community Hubs
§ 1:1 or group sessions
§ To gain the required knowledge and skills in the field of pelvic health and maintain these skills under supervision and support.
§ Take part in training including:
§ Pelvic health team in service training
§ External courses
§ Mandatory training
§ Attain and maintain necessary competencies
§ Participate in CPD
§ To carry out information collection from patients/relatives as requested by Physiotherapy staff
§ Once competent, teach, supervise and progress treatment. This may include but not exclusively – Pelvic floor exercises, bladder health and retraining, bowel health, Information and exercise classes
§ To follow treatment plans as prescribed by Physiotherapy staff and identify and select activities that meet treatment goals
§ To plan and prioritise own workload
§ To work independently in a clinical setting with an assigned routine caseload, under the direction of a Physiotherapist
§ To triage pelvic health referrals and manage appointment bookings
§ To contribute to the administration functions of the service e.g. booking appointments
§ To undertake general housekeeping duties for the service
§ Document all care given ensuring compliance with trust and local guidelines
This advert closes on Friday 29 May 2026