Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team within the outpatient physiotherapy service covering Post Operative/Complex hand Trauma and Acute MSK conditions.

The role is based at Southend Hospital but there is requirement to work and run clinics across the 3 hospital sites.

You will be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold a degree in physiotherapy.

You will be required to have experience working as a Band 5 physiotherapist and have completed core rotations, including MSK outpatients.

Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications

Main duties of the job
We offer physiotherapy for acute complex hand traumas, Post Operative Hands and Acute general MSK. This post is ideal for those wanting to expand their acute MSK practice.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and be interested in personal and service development. You will be expected to maintain a clinical caseload and provide supervision to junior members of staff and students.

The Outpatient Physiotherapy team have a strong commitment to ongoing CPD and you will actively participate in clinical teaching and in-service training sessions, whilst delivering a high standard of patient-centred clinical care.

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.

Details
Closing date: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 390-HC-CSS-SO-3841
Location: Based at Southend but there is a requirement to work across the 3 sites, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY

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

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Essential: Registered with Health Professional Council
• Essential: Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Essential: Relevant CPD
• Desirable: Involvement in Special Interest Groups

Experience

• Essential: Previous MSK experience as a junior or senior
• Essential: Working knowledge of broad range of patient conditions
• Essential: Experience of audit and research
• Desirable: Clinical Educators course
• Desirable: Supervision of junior staff or students

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

Contact: MSK Clinical and Strategic Project Lead, Stephanie Carey, Stephanie.carey2@nhs.net, 03004436584

Apply through our website.