Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Physiotherapist

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Job summary

Our Basildon team is looking for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our therapy teams.

As a department we provide strong Band 7 & 8a Physiotherapy leadership in all specialities to support new starters in a 6-month probationary programme offering a robust induction and helping them settle into our teams.

We provide a training and competency structure for all equipment, on-call and weekend working to support staff development. We provide monthly rotation specific in-service training, regular accountability as well as offering a range of role specific training opportunities and a variety of rotations

As a Trust we recognise the individual development needs of our staff and so offer static band 5 positions to support physiotherapists who have identified their ideal career pathway, as well as offering traditional rotational positions.

This post would suit a newly qualified or qualifying physiotherapist who is seeking to commence their career in a friendly and supportive environment.

So, if that sounds like you, we want to hear from you today!

Main duties of the job

If successful, you will have responsibility for assessing and treating your own caseload of patients and maintaining the associated records. As an autonomous practitioner you will be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, delegating as appropriate to support workers.

Regular supervision is provided by experienced band 6 and 7 therapists and takes the form of formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, caseload discussion and formal clinical supervision sessions. The structure of the therapy teams at Southend ensures that there is always access to advice and support from a senior therapist.

The role involves active participation in the weekend/bank holiday working rotas and on-call service, once the required training has been competed.

About us

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.

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-0043

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Physiotherapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Physiotherapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

BSc / Pre-reg MSc PT
HCPC registered / Awaiting HCPC registration - UK trained
Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

Core Placements
Computer Literate

Desirable

Previous NHS experience

General

Essential

Good written communication skills

Desirable

Full clean UK driving licence with access to own transport

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

BSc / Pre-reg MSc PT
HCPC registered / Awaiting HCPC registration - UK trained
Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

Core Placements
Computer Literate

Desirable

Previous NHS experience

General

Essential

Good written communication skills

Desirable

Full clean UK driving licence with access to own transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)