Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 22 February 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to start you career in patient care within Therapies. Basildon Hospital has a Therapy Assistant requirement following internal promotion.

It is an opportunity to participate as a member of the therapy team and assist with the specific duties and to undertake tasks as required after initial assessment of a patient by qualified staff

If this interests you then we are looking forward for your application.

To use skills and techniques independently once trained and to undertake the treatment/teaching of patients/carers on a daily basis. In particular mobility practise; stair practise and ADL practise.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

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

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the safe use of physiotherapy and occupational therapy equipment and aids by patients in your care and to ensure that the necessary equipment is available in the appropriate places.

You will carry out procedures in which you have been trained and are responsible for adhering to service standards for your own practice. A more senior member of staff on a regular basis will supervise your work.

You will provide and organise the collection of relevant statistical information both mandatory and at the request of the Acute Therapy Lead and senior physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff.

You will assist in identifying opportunities to improve the physiotherapy and occupational therapy service in order to provide the best patient care within the resources available.

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

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-0037

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We look forward to your application.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We look forward to your application.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

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

Person Specification

interview

Essential

  • good written communication

Desirable

  • ability to travel across sites

knowledge of job

Essential

  • supporting information reflects knowledge of job description

Qualifications

Essential

  • evidence English maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)

interview experience

Desirable

  • worked in healthcare setting
Person Specification

interview

Essential

  • good written communication

Desirable

  • ability to travel across sites

knowledge of job

Essential

  • supporting information reflects knowledge of job description

Qualifications

Essential

  • evidence English maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)

interview experience

Desirable

  • worked in healthcare setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Integrated Therapy Lead

Katie Partridge

katie.partridge1@nhs.net

01268593565

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-0037

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Supporting documents

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