Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Physiotherapist

The closing date is 13 March 2026

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the team at Broomfield Hospital on a rotational basis.

You will be part of an agile, friendly, highly motivated team of therapists working within multidisciplinary teams delivering rehabilitation and discharge planning for our inpatient adult population.

Our 6 month rotations include Orthopaedics -incl both Trauma and Elective (Broomfield/Braintree Community Hospital), Emergency Floor - incl A&E and Frailty, Stroke, Respiratory and Surgery -incl Amputee outpatients, Elderly Care and Specialist Medicine.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the provision of physiotherapy in the acute setting; excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow and develop people and services around them.

Within Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust we offer a robust teaching and training programme with the opportunity to complete Quality Improvement and Audit projects, we provide a supportive and engaging environment to develop and grow our therapists.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will independently assess and manage your own patient caseload as an autonomous practitioner, ensuring high-quality communication and accurate documentation while working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will provide specialist Physiotherapy treatment within your designated clinical area, using your expertise to deliver personalised, evidence-based care. A strong commitment to ongoing professional development is essential, as you continue to build your skills and clinical knowledge.

You will play an important role in supervising, teaching and supporting junior staff, therapy assistants and Physiotherapy students, helping to shape the next generation of clinicians. You may also contribute to departmental audit and research, supporting service improvement and the development of best practice.

As part of Mid and South Essex, Broomfield Hospital offers a dynamic and forward-thinking environment with a highly regarded, integrated Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Therapy Assistant service. You will bring experience of working in an acute hospital, confidently managing complex discharges and using advanced assessment and problem-solving skills. Supervision responsibilities form a key part of this post, supported by a friendly and collaborative Therapy Services department committed to staff development, regular clinical supervision, rotational opportunities and annual appraisal

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

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-0067

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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!

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!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Graduate diploma or degree in physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered as an physiotherapist

Desirable

  • Member of CSP or equivalent professional body

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of post graduate learning relevant to work area, to diploma or equivalent specialist level, demonstrated by, for example: patient care activity, CPD portfolio, inservice teaching.
  • Relevant post graduate, physiotherapy experience working in an acute hospital or intermediate care setting.
  • Demonstration of the ability to manage a full caseload with minimal support.
  • Understanding of the changes within the NHS and Implications of relevant NSF's and NICE guidelines
  • Specialist current knowledge and treatment skills relevant to the specialist area evidenced through CPD and a commitment to evidenced based practice
  • Broad range of clinical experience at junior level including respiratory/ITU rotations

Desirable

  • Experience of working within in a multidisciplinary team in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience of supervising physiotherapy students
  • Experience of teaching

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to write concise clear reports in English
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Graduate diploma or degree in physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered as an physiotherapist

Desirable

  • Member of CSP or equivalent professional body

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of post graduate learning relevant to work area, to diploma or equivalent specialist level, demonstrated by, for example: patient care activity, CPD portfolio, inservice teaching.
  • Relevant post graduate, physiotherapy experience working in an acute hospital or intermediate care setting.
  • Demonstration of the ability to manage a full caseload with minimal support.
  • Understanding of the changes within the NHS and Implications of relevant NSF's and NICE guidelines
  • Specialist current knowledge and treatment skills relevant to the specialist area evidenced through CPD and a commitment to evidenced based practice
  • Broad range of clinical experience at junior level including respiratory/ITU rotations

Desirable

  • Experience of working within in a multidisciplinary team in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience of supervising physiotherapy students
  • Experience of teaching

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to write concise clear reports in English

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).

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.

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).

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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Lead

Dawn Selwood-Fry

dawn.selwood-fry1@nhs.net

03004433700

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-0067

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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