Band 6 Physiotherapist - Inpatients

NHS; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Leigh on Sea seeks a Band 6 Physiotherapist for a part-time position, focused on delivering high-quality physiotherapy in an acute inpatient setting. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a BSc in Physiotherapy along with at least 12 months of relevant experience. This role offers extensive training and development opportunities as well as support from experienced team leaders. Joining this supportive team means contributing to exceptional patient care and service development.

Benefits

Comprehensive in-service training program

Regular clinical supervision

Development of appraisal management skills

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to a person-centered approach in line with the Trust Values and Behaviours.
• Experience supervising students and new staff or assistants.
• 12+ months experience in core rotations including Respiratory and OPD.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality physiotherapy focused on assessment and rehabilitation.
• Support patients with safe discharge and community referrals.
• Supervise Band 5 staff and unqualified staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Proactive service development

Clinical reasoning

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The team at Southend University Hospital are currently looking for an existing Band 6 Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge or an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist ready to take the next step and develop with us into a competent and confident Band 6 within the Inpatient Acute setting on a part time, fixed term contract.

We are a supportive therapy team looking to recruit a physiotherapist with a broad range of experience in core rotations, to join our team. The role involves working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team on the acute inpatient wards.

This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to engage others, with a proactive approach to service development. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to a person centred approach in line with the Trust Values and Behaviours.

Together with the team leaders in our other in‑patient specialities, you will support the Therapies Managers in the strategic and operational planning for the department.

Main duties of the job

The role offers opportunities to develop clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment. Training and clinical development opportunities are available in addition to a comprehensive in‑service training program and regular clinical supervision. We will also support the development of your skills in appraisal management and leadership skills with relevant courses.

The post will be based on the Acute Respiratory Unit managing a caseload of acute respiratory conditions and critical care stepdown patients. The post also offers the opportunity to work in our Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service and Respiratory Outpatient service.

Our Band 7 Team Leaders are highly experienced in their fields, providing support and training opportunities for personal development. The role includes the supervision of students from University of Essex and University of Hertfordshire and the mentoring of Band 5 Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants. The role also includes on call and weekend working, for which we provide a comprehensive training package.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.

Job Details

Date posted: 11 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 6

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

Contract: Fixed term, 6 months

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 390-CSS-SO-9912-A

Job locations: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff‑on‑Sea, SS0 0RY

Job responsibilities (key duties)

• Responsible for planning and delivery of high quality physiotherapy with a focus on assessment, rehabilitation and safe discharge of patients within your care.
• Provide individualised, clinically reasoned and evidence‑based care.
• Support patients with safe discharge into the community, providing onward referral to community partners as appropriate.
• Assess and provide walking aids and equipment, ensuring fit for purpose and competence of users.
• Train and support Band 5 staff, assistants and carers.
• Provide regular clinical supervision and joint working opportunities for Band 5 and unqualified staff.
• Be involved in planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the area of the rotation.
• Attend case conferences as appropriate to patient need, working with other health and social care professionals.
• Respond effectively to changing needs of the patient caseload and make onward referrals to ensure needs are met after discharge.
• Liaise with the rotation team leader on a regular basis.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, and training sessions relevant to your role.
• Participate in supervision and accountability sessions provided by the Band 7 physiotherapist, which may include joint working.

Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)

• BSc in Physiotherapy or related field.
• Core rotations – Respiratory, OPD, Neuro.
• HCPC registration.

Person Specification – Qualifications (Desirable)

• Clinical Educator course.
• Relevant CPD/courses.
• Membership of a SIG.

Person Specification – Experience

• 12+ months experience.
• Experience supervising students.
• Experience supervising new staff or RAs.

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: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff‑on‑Sea, SS0 0RY

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