Senior Physiotherapist

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Rochford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Essex is looking for a Senior Physiotherapist to join the Community Intermediate Care Team. In this role, you will assess and treat patients, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team. The position offers opportunities to enhance your clinical skills, and the trust provides excellent CPD opportunities. You can work full or part-time, making a substantial impact on patients' independence and quality of life. The salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata, plus significant perks.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 after 10 years

Excellent pension scheme (up to 14.5% of pensionable pay)

Staff discounts (Blue Light Card and NHS offers)

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience as a physiotherapist in NHS or similar health systems.
• Proven decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiastic and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing Physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and evaluation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rehabilitation services.
• Deliver evidence-based, high-quality patient care.

Skills

Experience working in a range of clinical areas (orthopaedics, neuro, medical)

Ability to prioritise and delegate workload

Experience leading a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team

Community environment experience

Knowledge of using SystmOne

Education

BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)

HCPC Registration

Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Postgraduate study in relevant area (e.g. Falls, Frailty)

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Physiotherapist

The closing date is 27 January 2026

There are current vacancies within the Community Intermediate Care Team in South East Essex. Posts available areталған the Early Supported Discharge Team for Stroke rehabilitation and the domiciliary rehab service for patients with other complex neurological conditions, frailty or unstable fractures.

In this team, you will have the time and opportunity to make a real difference to a patient’s functional abilities, level of independence and quality of life in either their own home or other community settings.

There are opportunities to develop and specialise your clinical skills in orthopaedics, neuro/stroke rehabilitation, falls prevention and frailty, as well as developing leadership and managerial skills to support the development of existing and new and exciting services.

Intermediate care covers the following areas:

• Inpatient Stroke rehabilitation (8 beds at CICC)
• Frailty/complex neurology/orthopaedic rehabilitation beds (14 at CICC)
• Early support stroke rehabilitation
• Frailty virtual ward
• Re-ablement and unstable fracture management

Therapy is patient goal led, with the focus on rehabilitation over approx. 3-6 weeks depending on the clinical area.

Full or part time hours will be considered and there is the option for either static or rotational posts across intermediate care services.

Main duties of the job

Main responsibilities:

• The post holder is responsible for provision of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation in conjunction with junior physi기관 services within the service. There is an opportunity to rotate between different clinical areas to enhance and specialise skills.
• To participate in multidisciplinary rehabilitation services in either the patient’s own home or our bed‑based rehabilitation unit in Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre (CICC). The multidisciplinary team includes Rehabilitation Assistants, Associate practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist and Nursing colleagues.
• To provide evidence‑based and high quality patient care and rehabilitation which is personalized to the individual’s goals and needs.
• Deliver a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times and ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.

We offer excellent CPD opportunities including peer support groups, in‑service training, professional supervision and either internal or external courses which may support your professional objectives.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff’s hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work perversives around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• The post holder is responsible for provision of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation in conjunction with junior physiotherapists within the service. There is an opportunity to rotate between different clinical areas to enhance and specialise skills.
• To participate in multidisciplinary rehabilitation services in either the patient’s own home or our bed‑based rehabilitation unit in Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre (CICC). The multidisciplinary team includes Rehabilitation Assistants, Associate practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist and Nursing colleagues.
• To provide evidence‑based and high quality patient care and rehabilitation which is personalized to the individuals goals and needs.
• Deliver a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times and ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust書.

We offer excellent CPD opportunities including peer support groups, in‑service training, professional supervision and either internal or external courses which may support your professional objectives.

Person Specification

Education /Qualifications

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy and member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Postgraduate study in relevant area e.g. Falls, Frailty

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Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as physiotherapist working in NHS or similar UK health systems
• Experience of working in a range of clinical areas e.g. orthopaedics campagnes, neuro, medical
• Ability to prioritise and delegate workload and own time
• Experience working in and leading a multi‑disciplinary rehabilitation team
• Experience of working in a community environment
• Experience and knowledge of using SystmOne

Qualities

• Proven decision making ability and problem solving skills
• Enthusiastic and able to work without direction

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.

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£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata