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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Full time)
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-3911
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/07/2026 23:59
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Specialist Paediatric 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

We are looking for experienced, forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Physiotherapist who would like to specialise within paediatrics to be based at Broomfield Hospital,  working within the Children's Therapy Service. We are a cross site team so job plan may include sessions at Broomfield, Basildon and / or Southend Hospital.
 
You will be part of a well led, dynamic and friendly MSE wide team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants, who constantly strive for integrated working – optimising patient care and team morale. The team works together to achieve both positive patient experience and successful outcomes.
 
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for Physiotherapy and a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role. The successful candidate must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning.
 
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

This post will allow experienced Physiotherapists with existing post-graduate knowledge and skills, to develop expertise within paediatrics and advanced clinical skills across a broad range of paediatric conditions and settings.
 
You will gain experience in a range of paediatric settings, including inpatients and musculoskeletal outpatients. There may be opportunities for involvement in MDT outpatient clinics such as rheumatology, orthopaedic and oncology clinics. There may be opportunity to work in hydrotherapy, with neonates and in neurodevelopmental follow up clinics.
 

You will play an important role in supervising, teaching and supporting junior staff, therapy assistants and Physiotherapy students, helping to shape the next generation of clinicians. You may also contribute to departmental audit and research, supporting service improvement and the development of best practice.

As part of Mid and South Essex, Broomfield Hospital offers a dynamic and forward‑thinking environment with a highly regarded, integrated Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Therapy Assistant service. You will bring experience of working in an acute hospital, confidently managing complex discharges and using advanced assessment and problem‑solving skills. Supervision responsibilities form a key part of this post, supported by a friendly and collaborative Therapy Services department committed to staff development, regular clinical supervision, rotational opportunities and annual appraisal

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Graduate diploma or degree in physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered as an physiotherapist
Desirable criteria
  • Member of CSP or equivalent professional body
  • Member of APCP

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Broad range of clinical experience at junior level including respiratory, orthopaedics, MSK OP and neuro
  • Experience working within the NHS
  • Experience working with children
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within in a multidisciplinary team in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience of supervising physiotherapy students
  • Experience of teaching
  • Undertaken relevant paediatric course / post graduate learning
  • Post graduate clinical paediatric physiotherapy experience

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Ability to write concise clear reports in English
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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Soper
Job title
Therapy Lead for Children's PT and OT
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 4434280

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