Senior Rotational Physiotherapist

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Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider in Basildon is looking for a Senior Rotational Physiotherapist to join their team. This full-time, Band 6 position requires HCPC registration and a degree in Physiotherapy. Candidates will engage in various clinical rotations and need strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role also includes on-call duties and weekends, making it vital for individuals to be passionate about patient-centered care and continuous professional development. Ideal for those eager to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Must possess a Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Previous experience within the NHS as Junior or Senior Physio is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Join the physiotherapy team and deliver high-quality patient-centered care.
• Participate in weekend and on-call rotas.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Evidence of relevant CPD

Clinical Educators course

Job description

Main area Physiotherapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (includes weekend working and on call) Job ref 390-CSS-BA-0013

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Basildon Town Basildon Salary £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 17/02/2026 23:59

Senior Rotational Physiotherapist

Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Our Physiotherapy team at Basildon Hospital is excited to welcome a motivated physiotherapist looking to take the next step in their career.

Whether you’re an experienced Band 5 ready to progress or a current Band 6 seeking a fresh challenge in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and effective communication while working collaboratively within a committed multidisciplinary team. Together, we strive to provide outstanding, patient‑centred care aligned with our Trust values.

Our six‑month rotations offer a rich variety of clinical experiences, with opportunities across Critical Care and Respiratory, Surgery, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Stroke, Cardiothoracics, Acute Medicine, Care of the Elderly and Paediatrics.

If you're passionate about delivering excellent care and eager to grow within a dynamic and supportive team, this could be the perfect next step in your physiotherapy career.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Person specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Clinical Educators course

Knowledge and experience

• Previous experience as a Junior or Senior Physio within the NHS
• Evidence of experience in respiratory/critical care
• Teaching/presentation experience

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.