Senior Rotational Physiotherapist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Basildon seeks an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist to join their team. You will rotate through various specializations including Critical Care and Respiratory, and be part of a supportive environment focused on developing leadership and clinical skills. The position requires previous experience in the field, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Applications close on September 16, 2025.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a physiotherapy role or relevant field.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across various specializations.
• Join overnight emergency on-call rota.
• Deliver high-quality patient-centered care.

Job description

Overview

Our Physiotherapy team at Basildon Hospital are looking to recruit an experienced band 5 physiotherapist who wishes to progress their career or existing band 6 who is looking to join a different team.

This role would enable you to showcase and develop your leadership and clinical skills, communication and team work, working together to deliver high levels of patient centred care which align with our Trust values.

Responsibilities

• Rotations are currently 6 months long and include opportunities in Critical Care and Respiratory, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Stroke, Cardiothoracics, Acute medicine, Care of the Elderly and Paediatrics.
• This role allows an enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our team, who have wide ranging clinical experience, good communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient-centred care.
• Join our friendly and supportive team of therapists, where continuous professional development, research and quality improvement processes are encouraged. There is a well-established in-service education programme, where you can build upon your clinical and managerial skills with support from senior clinical leads.
• Candidates will be expected to join and partake in our overnight emergency on call rota and weekend working rotas so previous experience of working on an on call rota or working within respiratory / Critical Care field is essential. You will also be expected to work as part of a seven day rota and extended hours during some of the rotations.
• 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.
• For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
• We look forward to your application!

How to apply and deadlines

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025.