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Physiotherapist - Inpatients

NHS

Southend-on-Sea

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 45,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

NHS is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist for Southend University Hospital. This role offers chances for professional development and involves working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should possess a strong commitment to quality patient care and leadership skills.

Benefits

Training and clinical development opportunities

Support for recognized courses

Comprehensive in-service training

Qualifications

12 months experience required in a relevant field.
Competence in core rotations: Respiratory, Outpatients, Neurology.
Desirable: Clinical Educators Course.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high quality physiotherapy focused on patient rehabilitation.
Supervise and support Band 5 physiotherapists and assistants.
Participate in clinical service development.

Skills

Leadership

Person Centred Care

Teamwork

Education

BSc

HCPC Registration

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.

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, with support to attend recognised courses within the area of your rotation to support your development in addition to providing comprehensive in-service training and regular clinical supervision. We will also support the development of your skills in appraisal management and leadership skills with relevant courses.

The rotations at Southend Hospitaloffer the opportunity togain experience in the following areas:

Surgery - including amputee rehab
Oncology
General Medical
Critical Care
Acute Respiratory Care Unit
Respiratory Outpatients
Admission Avoidance

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

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

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

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9642

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:

To be responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality Physiotherapy with a focus on assessment, rehabilitation and safe discharge of patients within your care
To provide individualised, clinically reasoned and evidence basedcare.
To support patients with safe discharge into the community, providing onward referral to our community partners as appropriate to a patients needs.
To assess and provide walking aids and equipment, ensuring the equipment is fit for purpose and that patients/carers/other team members are competent to use it safely.
To train and support band 5 staff, assistants and carers.
To provide regular clinical supervision and joint working opportunities for band 5 and unqualified staff
To be involved in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the area of the rotation
To attend case conferences as appropriate to patient need, working with other health and social care professionals
To respond effectively to changing needs of the patient caseload and make appropriate onward referrals to ensure needs are met after discharge from the service.
To liaise with the rotation team leader on a regular basis.
To attend multidisciplinary team meetings, and training sessions relevant to your role.
To participate in supervision and accountability sessions provided by the band 7 physiotherapist which may include joint working.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:

To be responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality Physiotherapy with a focus on assessment, rehabilitation and safe discharge of patients within your care
To provide individualised, clinically reasoned and evidence basedcare.
To support patients with safe discharge into the community, providing onward referral to our community partners as appropriate to a patients needs.
To assess and provide walking aids and equipment, ensuring the equipment is fit for purpose and that patients/carers/other team members are competent to use it safely.
To train and support band 5 staff, assistants and carers.
To provide regular clinical supervision and joint working opportunities for band 5 and unqualified staff
To be involved in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the area of the rotation
To attend case conferences as appropriate to patient need, working with other health and social care professionals
To respond effectively to changing needs of the patient caseload and make appropriate onward referrals to ensure needs are met after discharge from the service.
To liaise with the rotation team leader on a regular basis.
To attend multidisciplinary team meetings, and training sessions relevant to your role.
To participate in supervision and accountability sessions provided by the band 7 physiotherapist which may include joint working.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

BSc
Core Rotations - Resp, OPD, Neuro
HCPC registration

Desirable

clinical Educators course
Relevant CPD / courses
Membership of SIG

Experience Essential

12 months experience
Supervision of students
supervision of new staff or RA's

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

BSc
Core Rotations - Resp, OPD, Neuro
HCPC registration

Desirable

clinical Educators course
Relevant CPD / courses
Membership of SIG

Experience Essential

12 months experience
Supervision of students
supervision of new staff or RA's

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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