Senior Rotational Physiotherapist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist or a Band 6 looking for new opportunities. The role involves developing leadership and clinical skills while delivering high-quality patient care across various departments. Candidates should have experience in respiratory or critical care and must join the on-call rota. The organization promotes teamwork, continuous professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Respiratory / Critical Care is essential.
• Previous experience of working on an on-call rota is required.
• Passion for delivering high quality patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high levels of patient‑centred care.
• Join and partake in the overnight emergency on‑call rota.
• Participate in weekend working rotas.

Skills

Leadership and clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Good interpersonal skills

Job description

Our Physiotherapy team at Basildon Hospital are looking to recruit an experienced band 5 physiotherapist who wishes to progress their career or an 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 teamwork, working together to deliver high levels of patient‑centred care which align with our Trust values.

Rotations are currently six 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 Physiotherapist 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 within respiratory / Critical Care 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 to 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!

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This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025