Job summary We are looking for an experienced, motivated clinician to join our team. You will be a registered Physiotherapist with demonstrable expertise in discharge planning, supporting patients to become experts in their own care and to remain in their own homes. It is expected that you will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with a variety of service users of different age groups, have good self-management skills and an ability to prioritise your case load. You should ideally have experience of working in a variety of clinical settings with sound medical, respiratory and social knowledge. This post has 7 day working, in a 4 week pattern, with x2 days off prior to or after the weekend. Periods of requiring you to work 10:00-18:00 Mon- Friday once every 8 weeks Main duties of the job The key objectives for you in this post are: You are able to provide rapid assessments in a fast-paced environment. You can formulate robust discharge plans. You will need to have excellent communication skills as you will be working with the wider MDT to problem solve and support patients into their preferred place of care. As a Specialist Therapist you will have the opportunity to undertake a leadership role in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the care provided and be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and students. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to build networks and relationships over several different clinical teams. You will embrace innovation and integrated working and will be committed to delivering excellence in care alongside other OTs, Physiotherapists, Associate Practitioners and Assistant Practitioners About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 12 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-HR77-25 Job locations Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO45JL Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Experience Essential Directing patient Care Experience of Managing others Range of acute care experiences Proven post registration experience Desirable Evidence of auditing practice Supervision of students Member of SIG Experience of working in rapid assessment team Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc Occupational or Physiotherapy Registration with HCPC Desirable Member of CSP or RCOT Validated post registration courses Leadership qualifications Knowledge Essential In depth knowledge of conditions and their management Principles and practices of acute rehabilitation Current evidence based practice Evidence of Clinical reasoning Desirable Falls prevention Knowledge of local community services Benefits of exercise and education Clinical Governance Personal Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Reliable Punctual Effective communicator Sets realistic aims for self and patients Commitment to continuous professional development Desirable Positively make changes to meet service need Enthusiasm and encouragement Teaching skills Able to work off own initiative Person Specification Experience Essential Directing patient Care Experience of Managing others Range of acute care experiences Proven post registration experience Desirable Evidence of auditing practice Supervision of students Member of SIG Experience of working in rapid assessment team Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc Occupational or Physiotherapy Registration with HCPC Desirable Member of CSP or RCOT Validated post registration courses Leadership qualifications Knowledge Essential In depth knowledge of conditions and their management Principles and practices of acute rehabilitation Current evidence based practice Evidence of Clinical reasoning Desirable Falls prevention Knowledge of local community services Benefits of exercise and education Clinical Governance Personal Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Reliable Punctual Effective communicator Sets realistic aims for self and patients Commitment to continuous professional development Desirable Positively make changes to meet service need Enthusiasm and encouragement Teaching skills Able to work off own initiative 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 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). Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO45JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)