About this role
Job summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Obstetric MSK Physiotherapist to join our MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy team. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and management of pregnancy-related and postnatal musculoskeletal conditions, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to women across antenatal and postnatal pathways.
The post holder will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, managing complex obstetric MSK presentations including pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, abdominal muscle dysfunction and pregnancy-related mobility issues. The role also includes contributing to service development, clinical leadership, education, audit, and supervision of junior staff and students.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician with excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills, a passion for womens health, and experience in delivering specialist obstetric physiotherapy services within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
To perform the advanced physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients within this specialist field who may have complex physical and psychological conditions and / or chronic presentation. He / She will play a key role in the development implementation and evaluation of specialist physiotherapy rehabilitation programmes and packages of care.
As an experienced physiotherapist the job holder will assist in co-ordinating the activities of the team ensuring efficient and effective service provision. He / She will be required to ensure effective communication is maintained at all times, whilst providing training, supervision and clinical expertise to qualified and unqualified staff and students.
As a lead clinician in this specialist, the job holder will act as a role model to the physiotherapy team, promoting quality evidence based practice, developing the physiotherapy team and contributing to the effective management of the team in the absence of the Clinical Physiotherapy Manager.
Please see job description for more information.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name Amy Hopwood Position Clinical Physiotherapy Manager Email [email protected]
Job Information
Interviews will take place week commencing 22nd June 2026.
Why you should join our Team This role sits within the wider MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy Service, providing a unique opportunity to develop and deliver specialist obstetric MSK physiotherapy within a well-established, supportive and experienced musculoskeletal team. The successful candidate will work closely with MSK physiotherapists alongside obstetricians, midwives, consultants, GPs, and wider multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care for women experiencing pregnancy-related and postnatal musculoskeletal conditions.
Our MSK outpatient service has a strong reputation for delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care within a positive and collaborative working environment. The team is supportive, approachable, and committed to continuous learning, with a strong emphasis on professional development, shared expertise and service improvement. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop specialist interests and take part in audit, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives.
What makes this role special is the opportunity to shape and further develop obstetric MSK physiotherapy pathways within the wider MSK service while benefiting from the support and experience of a large physiotherapy department. The role offers a high level of clinical autonomy alongside excellent peer support, supervision, and opportunities for advanced practice development.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician who is passionate about women’s health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and is looking to join a progressive, friendly, and forward-thinking MSK service where innovation, collaboration, and staff wellbeing are genuinely valued.
What you will bring to the role We are looking for an experienced and motivated clinician who will bring strong MSK expertise and a passion for women’s health into our MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy Service. You will contribute to the development and delivery of specialist obstetric MSK care within a supportive, forward-thinking team.
You will bring:
Advanced experience in MSK assessment and management, including obstetric and postnatal presentations Strong clinical reasoning and autonomous caseload management skills Experience working in MSK outpatient services with complex patient presentations Excellent communication and MDT working skills Experience in supervision, teaching and supporting junior staff/students Experience in service development, audit and quality improvement Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload Enthusiasm for developing specialist skills within obstetric MSK physiotherapy About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent
Desirable
Member of CSP
Experience Essential
Post graduate clinical experience having worked at a senior level in relevant clinical field.
Desirable
Post graduate clinical experience having worked at a senior level across a number of MSK clinical specialities
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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)