Band 6 Physiotherapist for ED & Frailty - 7-day Rota

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 specialist therapist to join the Emergency Department Therapy Service, delivering specialist assessment and intervention across OPAL and short stay wards.

This autonomous clinician role supports timely decision-making, aims to prevent unnecessary admissions and promote safe, patient-centred discharges.

The role is full-time across a 7-day roster with extended hours (8am–8pm) and is a fixed-term contract ending 17/09/2027.

Qualifications

• Band 6 specialist therapist in urgent and emergency care.
• Autonomous clinician with caseload management.
• Experience in Emergency Department Therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop specialist skills across ED, AMU, Short Stay and Frailty units.
• Maintain professional registration and licensure compliance.
• Lead and participate in departmental training and education.
• Maintain effective MDT communication and accurate clinical records.
• Supervise Band 5 staff on rotation and support competency.
• Coordinate therapy services for ED and Short Stay wards.
• Contribute to service improvements, audits and research.
• Provide safe, patient-centred care during discharge planning.

Skills

Band 6 specialist therapist

Autonomous clinician

MDT collaboration

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 specialist therapist to join the Emergency Department Therapy Service, delivering specialist assessment and intervention across OPAL and short stay wards.

This autonomous clinician role supports timely decision-making, aims to prevent unnecessary admissions and promote safe, patient-centred discharges.

The role is full-time across a 7-day roster with extended hours (8am–8pm) and is a fixed-term contract ending 17/09/2027.