Bank Physiotherapist

Job Summary

This is a Band 5 post however the department will consider a band 6 with the required experience.

The post holder will have responsibility for assessing and treating their own caseload of patients and maintaining associated records. As an autonomous practitioner they will be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, delegating as appropriate. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, caseload discussion and formal clinical supervision.

Access to advice and support from a senior therapist is available if required, clinical work is routinely evaluated. Actively participates in the weekend/bank holiday and on‑call services.

The post holder will be required to have a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy, and will be required to have completed placements in all core clinical areas. Additionally the post holder will need to be able to demonstrate basic computer literacy.

Assess and treat own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.

Maintains appropriate communications and associated records working as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Provides quality physiotherapy treatments.

Demonstrates a commitment to continued development of skills and knowledge through CPD, training and involvement in the rotation scheme.

Demonstrates ability to clinically supervise the practice of assistants.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well‑led, high‑performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. 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.

Date posted: 09 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 5

Salary: £18.53 an hour Per hour

Contract:

Bank

Working pattern:
Flexible working

Reference number:
Bank Physiotherapist

Job locations: MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield, Southend, SS0 0RY

Job responsibilities (Please refer to attached JD for detailed description):

• Communicates effectively through using written, verbal, non‑verbal and listening skills.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of the patients condition and compliance with the treatment plan to attain mutually agreed goals.
• Effective communication may require educating/explanation, persuasion, motivation, empathy and the ability to diffuse stressful situations.
• Works within the limits of own competence and levels of responsibility, professional boundaries, and accountability in the work team and organisation.
• Works as an effective and responsible team member.
• Prioritises own workload and organises own work to meet these priorities and reduce risks to quality, seeking support and guidance as necessary.
• Manages and accepts clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients, demonstrating ability to prioritise and delegate work to assistants when appropriate.
• Ensure that Physiotherapy treatment is based on theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills are used to justify intervention and support own practice in routine situations.

• BSC/Pre‑reg MSc PT
• Evidence of CPD
• HCPC registered/Awaiting HCPC registration- UK trained
• Band 5 Physiotherapist

• Good Written and Vebal communication Skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to meet deadlines

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.

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

Employer name:
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address: MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield, Southend, SS0 0RY

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