Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist - Burns and Plastics

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

Are you interested in a varied and rewarding career in a speciality area? We have an exciting opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic therapists to join our established team within Burns, Plastics and Hand Therapy.

We currently have a part time vacancy for a band 6 Physiotherapist. The post will give the successful candidates an opportunity to experience all aspects of the speciality including managing both inpatient ward work and outpatients in the speciality of plastic surgery, ENT and head and neck cancer as well as managing both adult and children with burn injuries.

St Andrews is a busy and dynamic trauma unit where there are excellent opportunities to work within a multi-disciplinary team. We have structured supervision and appraisal systems, monthly audit and training days, incorporating regular Journal Clubs.

Main duties of the job

  • To perform specialist therapeutic assessments of patients with diverse plastic surgery needs or burns, involving complex physical and psychological and social problems.
  • To provide diagnosis, advice, formulate treatment plans and deliver individualised treatment programmes.
  • To be responsible for own caseload and to delegate work to other therapists, assistants, and students.
  • To be responsible for the treatment of patients undergoing plastic surgery or burn care in both in-patient and outpatient settings, without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access to advice and support from a senior therapist is available if required but work is not routinely evaluated.
  • Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
  • To supervise, educate and assess performance of students to a graduate standard, working with the Universities.
  • To assist evidence-based audit and research projects. May advise on the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.

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

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-3437

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post involves working with both adults and children.

There is a requirement to participate in the respiratory Physiotherapy on call service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post involves working with both adults and children.

There is a requirement to participate in the respiratory Physiotherapy on call service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of previous NHS experience
  • Knowledge of Burns and Plastics
  • Experience of leading others/a team

Desirable

  • Working in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience of working in Burns and Plastics
  • Previous experience as a band 6 in acute trust

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good written English
  • Demonstrates an interest in the specialist area of Burns and Plastics

Desirable

  • Able to communicate clearly and succinctly relevant information
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of previous NHS experience
  • Knowledge of Burns and Plastics
  • Experience of leading others/a team

Desirable

  • Working in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience of working in Burns and Plastics
  • Previous experience as a band 6 in acute trust

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good written English
  • Demonstrates an interest in the specialist area of Burns and Plastics

Desirable

  • Able to communicate clearly and succinctly relevant information

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

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

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Therapist

Rachel Wiltshire

Rachel.wiltshire1@nhs.net

03004433443

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-3437

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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