Band 5 Physiotherapist

Job summary

We have a part time, fixed term band 5 physiotherapist post available to support our winter escalation areas. This would suit a newly qualified physiotherapist or one returning to practice. You will join our acute medicine team and benefit from support and training from our senior staff.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous professional according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Physiotherapy, and the Health Professions Councils regulations To work as a Physiotherapist within the in-patient team in the escalation ward providing specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment, discharge decisions and advice for a range of complex conditions To continue to develop clinical skills, knowledge and experience through practice. To maintain personal professional status by ensuring that the requirements laid down by relevant professional body for periodic registration to maintain personal professional licence are complied with. Exercise professional accountability as guided by the relevant professional body and maintained in accordance with the policies of the department and The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. To participate on the Respiratory on call duties when rostered and weekend working in Orthopaedics and Stroke unit. To be proactive in in-service training sessions and specialist Personal Development as identified in Personal Development Plan. To maintain effective communication links with patients, carers and all other members of the MDT regarding patients condition, including the completion of accurate clinical records in line with the trust and professional body codes of practice. To supervise and assist in maintaining physiotherapy assistants competency.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Details

• Date posted: 19 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 001035
• Job locations: The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To undertake a comprehensive assessment and formulate a diagnosis of patients who may have complex conditions including multi pathology. Use well developed clinical reasoning to select appropriate assessment techniques that lead you to determine a clinical diagnosis of the patient’s needs. This will involve seeking and sharing personal and potentially sensitive information with the patient.
• To analyse the information gained from the assessment to formulate an accurate prognosis for the patient and then discuss and agree goals and outcomes for treatment with them. To set realistic timescales for achieving these, often in conjunction with the aims and goals of the MDT.
• To ensure the patient understands and agrees to the treatment plan giving consent to it. This will involve negotiation and motivation skills
• To select appropriate treatment techniques from a wide range of specialist skills available and past experience. This could include therapeutic handling, electrotherapy, manual techniques (including respiratory), patient education, exercise groups, use of appliances, etc. The selection of techniques will be based on both theoretical and practical knowledge and evaluated past experience.
• To demonstrate the physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including manual physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic handling and the use of specialist equipment.
• To be personally responsible for all aspects of safety relating to equipment used. To be responsible for checking and/or teaching competency of more Junior Physiotherapists and non-qualified staff (including non –physiotherapy staff as necessary) in using equipment e.g. appliances, gym equipment, electrotherapy items etc.
• To produce clear written information and exercise programmes for patients to follow at home or when not with a Physiotherapist.
• To use developed clinical reasoning skills to review and evaluate patient progress and their current condition at each treatment session and to amend the treatment programme as appropriate to achieve agreed goals.
• To plan and undertake discharge of patients from Physiotherapy when agreed goals have been reached or treatment is no longer appropriate (e.g. the
• patient has reached a plateau or there is a change in their medical circumstances). To be able to negotiate this with patients who wish to continue treatment on an ongoing basis.
• To be able to correctly identify inappropriate referrals to Physiotherapy and have the confidence to refer on or back as required.
• To produce timely and accurate patient’s records and reports in accordance with Health Professions Council and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy regulations.
• To work unsupervised without the support of Physiotherapy colleagues, to provide emergency evening, night, bank holiday and weekend Physiotherapy assessment and treatment for critically ill inpatients at Princess Alexandra Hospital. This includes the provision of specialist Physiotherapeutic advice to health colleagues. This also includes participating in a 7 day service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for further information.

For an informal discussion, please contact Katie Silk (head of therapies) on

01279 827199.