Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

The closing date is 13 January 2026

Job summary

Are you a physiotherapist with a passion for orthopaedics and ready to hit the ground running? We have an exciting short-term opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our dedicated Orthopaedic Team at Broomfield Hospital.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the acute setting, brings excellent communication and teamwork skills, and is motivated to support the growth and development of both people and services. You'll play a key leadership role within our newly established 8-bed elective orthopaedic ward, providing high-quality therapy for ASA 2 & 3 patients.

As the clinical lead, you'll supervise and guide a team of therapists and therapy assistants, helping to shape patient pathways and ensure safe, effective rehabilitation. You'll also benefit from strong senior support within our experienced Trauma & Orthopaedics team.

If you're enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver outstanding care to our orthopaedic patients.

Main duties of the job

1. Assesses and treats own patient caseload as an autonomous practitioner. Maintains appropriate communications and associated records working as part of the multidisciplinary team.

2. Provides high quality Physiotherapy treatment to patients in particular specialist area.

3. Demonstrates a commitment to continued development of skills and knowledge.

4. Supervises, teaches and evaluates junior staff, assistants and students.

5. May participate in departmental audit and research

Part of the Mid and South Essex clinical pathway redesign , Broomfield Hospital is an innovative, dynamic environment. Our integrated Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Therapy Assistant service has a high profile within the Trust.

You will have experience of working in an acute hospital and facilitating complex discharges using excellent assessment and problem solving skills. Supervision of junior staff, assistants and Physiotherapy students is also part of this role. Therapy Services is a friendly and supportive department with a strong focus on professional and personal development, and a commitment to regular clinical supervision for all staff, as well as annual appraisals.

There is a requirement for the post holder to participate in our weekend and public holiday roster.

About us

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.

Date posted

31 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9967

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

As this role is a short-term contract, we will be unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

As this role is a short-term contract, we will be unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registered physiotherapist

Desirable

Evidence of on-going learning through short, specialist courses
Member of CSP

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Relevant post graduation physiotherapy experience working in an acute hospital or intermediate care setting
Evidence of orthopedic experience

Desirable

Experience of supervising physiotherapy students

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registered physiotherapist

Desirable

Evidence of on-going learning through short, specialist courses
Member of CSP

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Relevant post graduation physiotherapy experience working in an acute hospital or intermediate care setting
Evidence of orthopedic experience

Desirable

Experience of supervising physiotherapy students

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)