Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.
(**) Physiotherapist Outpatients - Hands and Acute MSK
Band 6
Main area Physiotherapy - MSK Outpatients Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Based at Southend but there is a requirement to work in clinics across all 3 hospital sites Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 390-HC-CSS-SO-3841
Site Based at Southend but there is a requirement to work across the 3 sites Town Westcliff on Sea Salary £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team within the outpatient physiotherapy service covering Post Operative/Complex hand Trauma and Acute MSK conditions.
The role is based at Southend Hospital but there is requirement to work and run clinics across the 3 hospital sites.
You will be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold a degree in physiotherapy.
You will be required to have experience working as a Band 5 physiotherapist and have completed core rotations, including MSK outpatients.
Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications
Main duties of the job
We offer physiotherapy for acute complex hand traumas, Post Operative Hands and Acute general MSK.This post is ideal for those wanting to expand their acute MSK practice.
You will need to have excellent communication skills and be interested in personal and service development. You will be expected to maintain a clinical caseload and provide supervision to junior members of staff and students.
The Outpatient Physiotherapy team have a strong commitment to ongoing CPD and you will actively participate in clinical teaching and in-service training sessions, whilst delivering a high standard of patient-centred clinical care.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Registered with Health Professional Council
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
Experience
- Previous MSK experience as a junior or senior.
- Working knowledge of broad range of patient conditions.
- Experience of audit and research
- Clinical Educators course.
- Supervision of junior staff or students
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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