Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous MSK experience as a junior or senior.
- Experience
Working knowledge of broad range of patient conditions.
- Experience
Experience of audit and research
- Qualifications
Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Qualifications
Registered with Health Professional Council
- Qualifications
Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Qualifications
Relevant CPD
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Clinical Educators course.
- Experience
Supervision of junior staff or students
- Qualifications
Involvement in Special Interest Groups.
Job overview
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Physiotherapist Outpatients - Hands and Acute MSK with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff-on-Sea, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent: Based at Southend but there is a requirement to work in clinics across all 3 hospital sites. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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