Senior Physiotherapist - Cardiac Rehabilitation
The closing date is 23 March 2026
Job summary
The multi-disciplinary cardiac rehabilitation team are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist to join our cardiac rehabilitation team, based in the world-renowned Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. The cardiac rehabilitation team have wide ranging clinical experience, good communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient-centred care.
Join our friendly and supportive team of therapists, nursing staff and exercise facilitators, where continuous professional development, research and quality improvement processes are encouraged.
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
The successful applicant should be able to facilitate all phases of the Cardiac Rehabilitation process. This will include:
- Education and support of patients prior to their discharge and the completion of referral forms to local cardiac rehabilitation centre
- Assessing and advising patients following cardiac events and surgery, including assessment of risk factors and appropriate advice on lifestyle change and provision of information or any test or treatments that are planned
- Providing a high quality and holistic service to patients undertaking cardiac rehabilitation, whether engaging in-person or remotely - including live virtual services
- Using specialised assessment, risk stratification and exercise prescription skills to provide advice on lifestyle changes and motivational counselling appropriate to each individual
- Working closely with the wider cardiac rehabilitation team of nurses and other members of the MDT.
- Providing senior support to staff as required within Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
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 March 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
Part-time
Reference number
390-CSS-BA-6281
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
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
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