Band 6 Physiotherapist Maternity Cover - Southend Outpatients

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

Band 6 MSK (Musculoskeletal) Physiotherapist

12 month fixed term maternity leave cover, ends 15.4.26

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team within the outpatient physiotherapy service at Southend Hospital on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold a Degree in physiotherapy. The candidate will be required to have experience working as a Band 5 physiotherapist and have completed core rotations, including MSK outpatients.

Main duties of the job

We offer physiotherapy to patients presenting with a wide range of acute and chronic MSK conditions, accepting referrals form GP's, orthopaedics, Rheumatology and A&E etc. We are able to offer rotations including general MSK, hydrotherapy, fracture clinic, Rheumatology, Hand Therapy and classes which includes our lower limb rehabilitation class and Escape Pain. This post is ideal for those wanting to expand their MSK practice.

The successful candidate will 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.

About us

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.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9568-A

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

** PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY **

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

** PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY **

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oMember of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
oRegistered with Health Professional Council
oDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
oRelevant CPD

Desirable

oInvolvement in Special Interest Groups.

Experience

Essential

Previous MSK experience as a junior or senior.
Working knowledge of broad range of patient conditions.
Experience of audit and research

Desirable

Clinical Educators course.
Supervision of junior staff or students

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
Evidence of presentation skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oMember of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
oRegistered with Health Professional Council
oDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
oRelevant CPD

Desirable

oInvolvement in Special Interest Groups.

Experience

Essential

Previous MSK experience as a junior or senior.
Working knowledge of broad range of patient conditions.
Experience of audit and research

Desirable

Clinical Educators course.
Supervision of junior staff or students

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
Evidence of presentation skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).