Senior Physiotherapist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join their team in Stansted Mountfitchet. You will provide rehabilitation services and manage an independent caseload for patients in the community. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to patient-centred care. This position also offers flexible working and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts including Blue Light Card

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car for work.
• Willingness to manage an independent caseload with supervision.
• Desire to build on prior skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, skilled clinical care in community settings.
• Manage a caseload of patients with complex needs.
• Evaluate patient progress and review treatment programs.

Skills

Time management

Effective team working

Good IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Full driving licence

Experience as Band 5 or 6 Physiotherapist

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Physiotherapist to join our integrated team based at Stansted Surgery, providing community physio to patients living in Uttlesford. We treat patients with a wide variety of conditions: neurological, orthopaedic, fallers, musculoskeletal and rehab patients, aiming to improve their function, safety and independence. The post holder must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car for work, will be a lone worker and manage an independent caseload with regular supervision.

The ideal candidate will have wide clinical experience and a desire to build on prior skills and knowledge. Excellent time‑management skills are needed to prioritise a busy caseload and a flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service. Effective team working and good IT skills are essential.

This post would be an excellent opportunity for a current Band 6, a Band 5 with experience or a Return to Practice therapist, as we can provide support and supervised learning to achieve the required standard.

ROLE SUMMARY

• The community team of West Essex is part of the wider Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System, supporting out‑of‑hospital care for West Essex residents.
• The post holder will work as part of integrated community teams with a focus on rehabilitation, helping patients to engage independently in activities which enhance their health & wellbeing. Interventions will be carried out within patients’ own homes, 24‑hour care facilities and clinics.
• The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate all aspects of the patient treatment process and may include onward referrals to appropriate community‑based health and social care agencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver high quality, skilled clinical care to patients and provide rehabilitation and long‑term condition management in a variety of community settings.
• Manage a caseload of patients with complex health & social care needs, using evidence‑based, client‑centred principles to assess, plan, implement & evaluate interventions.
• Utilise specialist skills and knowledge to undertake comprehensive assessments of patients.
• Analyse information gained from assessment to formulate accurate interventions.
• Collaboratively discuss and agree SMART goals and outcomes for treatment with patients, using negotiation and motivation skills when necessary.
• Ensure patients understand and consent to treatment plans. Work within the legal framework for patients who lack capacity.
• Develop collaborative treatment programmes with patients, carers and colleagues, demonstrating client‑centred practice and specialist problem‑solving techniques.
• Evaluate patient progress, re‑assess and review treatment programmes as required, determining potential for rehabilitation and future care needs.
• Plan and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks where appropriate.
• Facilitate safe transfer of patients using approved moving and handling techniques and equipment.
• Assess and clinically justify the provision of equipment, ensuring safety and advising the multi‑professional team/family.
• Identify and undertake risk assessments of patients and environments during each intervention.
• liaise with GPs, other professionals and voluntary agencies to deliver patient‑centred care.
• Hand over patients to non‑qualified staff, providing clear treatment plans and reviewing progress at regular intervals.
• Manage discharges in a timely manner, completing clear discharge summaries that explain interventions, outcomes and next steps.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Communication Skills

• Use verbal, non‑verbal and written communication skills to ensure patients and carers understand their condition and treatment aims.
• Adapt communication techniques to individual needs of patients (e.g. learning disability, sensory problems, neurological difficulties, or non‑native English).
• Effectively communicate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Escalate concerns to senior staff in a timely manner, completing DATIX forms and safeguarding referrals as per Trust policy.
• Represent the therapy service in meetings, actively contributing and reporting relevant information.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and Trust standards, producing timely electronic patient records and reports.

Professional Skills

• Adapt interventions to meet individual patient needs, ranging from vulnerable to highly informed patients.
• Take a holistic, patient‑centred view, being sensitive to culture, beliefs and emotions.
• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including patient management.
• Participate or lead specific projects to enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Supervise and support junior staff, assistants and students under line manager guidance, using formal and informal supervision and appraisals.
• Manage own workload within working hours, completing clinical and non‑clinical tasks.
• Actively participate in Continuous Professional Development, maintaining a portfolio of learning outcomes.
• Take an active part in the therapy in‑service training programme, delivering training as required.
• Evaluate own work and practices using Evidence‑Based Practice, participating in audits and outcome measures for service development.
• Demonstrate understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management, applying this to work situations.
• Deputise for therapy leads in their absence and cover service needs across localities as required.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to assistants, carers and other professionals.
• Be aware of Trust‑wide and local policies and procedures, national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, consistent with Trust policy.

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and skills through professional development training.
• Identify learning needs, providing training and mentoring to team members, students and health care professionals.
• Provide clinical support to colleagues as required.
• Participate in clinical supervision regularly in line with Trust guidelines.
• Participate in annual appraisal and maintain a personal development plan.
• Participate in service development to ensure innovative practice and maintain standards.
• Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures.

WORK THAT WRAPS AROUND YOUR NEEDS

• Work bank: supplement income and develop skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: applications for job shares are welcomed.

BENEFITS

• 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 including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers and other staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover travel costs via tram, rail or bus.

VALUING YOU – JURISPRUCTION OF EPUT

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• Receive mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• Recognition awards to honour staff’s hard work and dedication.

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

This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025.