Physiotherapist, Stroke | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a dynamic Physiotherapist for a full-time Band 6 position in the stroke rehab team. This role offers leadership development, clinical supervision opportunities, and a focus on delivering high-quality physiotherapy. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to a person-centred approach. Applications are welcome until 16 September 2025.

Benefits

Comprehensive training package

Opportunities for clinical development

Qualifications

• Broad range of experience in physiotherapy.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Ability to supervise and mentor students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Physiotherapy.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Proactive approach to service development

Person-centred approach

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity to join the Stroke Team. The stroke rehab team are looking for a dynamic and resourceful physiotherapist to join them in a full time Band 6 position. We are a supportive therapy team looking to recruit a physiotherapist with a broad range of experience, to join our team. The post will cover acute stroke and stroke rehabilitation. You will require 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. This 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. Our Band 7 Team Leaders are highly experienced in their fields, providing support and training opportunities for personal development. You will supervise of students from University of Essex and University of Hertfordshire and the mentoring of Band 5 Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants. Provide regular clinical supervision and joint working opportunities for band 5 and unqualified staff. You will be required to do on call and weekend working, for which we provide a comprehensive training package. 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. Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, and training sessions relevant to your role. 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

Closing and application

Are you looking for an exciting Physiotherapist - Stroke role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025