Physiotherapist Orthopaedics
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Job summary
The Orthopaedic team at Southend University Hospital are currently looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the team.
We are a supportive therapy team looking to recruit a physiotherapist with a broad range of experience in core rotations to join our team. The role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the trauma and elective orthopaedic wards and involve providing support to the surgical wards.
This role requires the ability to engage others, with a proactive approach to self and service development. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to a person centred approach in line with the Trust Values and Behaviours.
Together with the team leaders in our other in-patient specialities, you will support the Therapies Managers in the strategic and operational planning for the service.
Main duties of the job
The role offers opportunities to develop clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment. Training and clinical development opportunities are provided with comprehensive in-service training and regular clinical supervision. We will also support the development of your skills in appraisal management and leadership skills with relevant courses.
Our Band 7 Team Leaders are highly experienced in their fields, providing support and training opportunities for personal development.
The role includes the supervision of students from University of Essex and University of Hertfordshire and the mentoring of Band 5 Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants. The role also includes on call and weekend working, for which we provide a comprehensive training package.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Details
Date posted
07 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
390-CSS-SO-9533
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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