Senior Surgical 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 provider in Basildon is seeking an experienced band 5 physiotherapist or an existing band 6 physiotherapist. This role offers a chance to enhance leadership and clinical skills in a dynamic team environment. Candidates must possess broad clinical experience and be prepared for on-call duties, contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with the Trust's values. The position entails working within a supportive team that promotes professional development and research in physiotherapy.

Qualifications

• Broad clinical experience in physiotherapy.
• Passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
• Prepared to participate in on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Develop leadership and clinical skills in a supportive environment.
• Participate in the overnight emergency on-call rota.
• Work as part of a seven-day rota and extended hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Leadership

Job description

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

This role offers an opportunity to develop your leadership, clinical skills, communication, and teamwork, contributing to high-quality, patient-centred care aligned with our Trust values.

This is a static post within the vascular/surgical team.

Please note: Interviews will be held face-to-face only.

We welcome enthusiastic physiotherapists with broad clinical experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care to join our friendly and supportive team. We promote continuous professional development, research, and quality improvement, supported by a well-established in-service education programme to enhance your clinical and managerial skills under the guidance of senior clinical leads.

Applicants should be prepared to participate in our overnight emergency on-call rota and weekend working, with previous experience in on-call duties or respiratory/critical care fields being essential. The role involves working as part of a seven-day rota and extended hours during some rotations.

Our goal is to provide excellent local and specialist services, improve patient health and wellbeing, and create a vibrant environment for staff development, innovation, and career growth.

We aim to utilize our skills and experiences fully to become the best we can be. As a unified organisation, we will recruit top talent and retain more specialist staff through diverse employment opportunities across our Trust.

For more details about this rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Note: Previous applicants need not apply.

This advert closes on Thursday, 31 July 2025.