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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (includes weekend working and on call)
Job ref
390-CSS-BA-0013
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/02/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Rotational Physiotherapist

Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute 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

Our Physiotherapy team at Basildon Hospital is excited to welcome a motivated physiotherapist looking to take the next step in their career.

Whether you’re an experienced Band 5 ready to progress or a current Band 6 seeking a fresh challenge in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and effective communication while working collaboratively within a committed multidisciplinary team. Together, we strive to provide outstanding, patient‑centred care aligned with our Trust values.

Our six‑month rotations offer a rich variety of clinical experiences, with opportunities across Critical Care and Respiratory, Surgery, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Stroke, Cardiothoracics, Acute Medicine, Care of the Elderly and Paediatrics.

If you're passionate about delivering excellent care and eager to grow within a dynamic and supportive team, this could be the perfect next step in your physiotherapy career.

Main duties of the job

This role allows an enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our team, who have wide ranging clinical experience, good communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient-centred care.

Join our friendly and supportive team of therapists, where continuous professional development, research and quality improvement processes are encouraged .There is a well-established in-service education programme, where you can build upon your clinical and managerial skills with support from senior clinical leads.

Candidates will be expected to join and partake in our overnight emergency on call rota and weekend working rotas so previous experience of working on an on call rota or working within respiratory / Critical Care field is essential. You will also be expected to work as part of a seven day rota and extended hours during some of the rotations.

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 more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
 
We look forward to your application!
 
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.     

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • HCPC registration
  • Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical Educators course

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience as a Junior or Senior Physio within the NHS
  • Staff supervision experience
  • Evidence of experience in respiratory/critical care
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching/presentation experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Caroline Leonard
Job title
Integrated Therapy Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268 524900
Additional information

ext 3565

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