Job summary 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave We are looking for an experienced MSK outpatient physiotherapist with a holistic approach to patient care that adopts the core values of MSE Hospitals. The successful individual will be specialised in advanced musculoskeletal skills assessing and treating patients with complex pathology. They will have experience in leading a team, service development and project management. They would also have experience of multidisciplinary working and be a role model for the department, working with the Clinical and Operational Managers on workforce and service planning. Main duties of the job This post creates a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to work within a busy outpatient physiotherapy department, assessing and treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Patients will be referred to the service from their General Practitioners or a variety of members of the multidisciplinary team. They may have been assessed and triaged through our clinical assessment and triage service (CATS) or be direct referrals from the orthopaedic wards. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 a year Per annum (Pro rata for part time) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 390-CSS-SO-9521 Job locations Southend Prittlewell Chase Westcliff on Sea SS0 0RY Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this role please see the attached job description, however key responsibilities or the role are: To maintain a clinical caseload of MSK patients. To undertake clinics at satellite GP practices in line with service requirements. To refer for x-rays and scans as clinically indicated. To review results for investigations and escalate as appropriate. To actively participate in junior staff supervision, inservice training and team meetings. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this role please see the attached job description, however key responsibilities or the role are: To maintain a clinical caseload of MSK patients. To undertake clinics at satellite GP practices in line with service requirements. To refer for x-rays and scans as clinically indicated. To review results for investigations and escalate as appropriate. To actively participate in junior staff supervision, inservice training and team meetings. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equiv in Physiotherapy Evidence of relevant post graduate courses HCPC registered Desirable Clinical educator training Leadership qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive post graduate experience Experience supervising band 5 and 6 staff, students and assistants Excellent clinical skills Experience in the NHS Desirable Knowledge of local resources Experience working in spinal clinics Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equiv in Physiotherapy Evidence of relevant post graduate courses HCPC registered Desirable Clinical educator training Leadership qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive post graduate experience Experience supervising band 5 and 6 staff, students and assistants Excellent clinical skills Experience in the NHS Desirable Knowledge of local resources Experience working in spinal clinics 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Prittlewell Chase Westcliff on Sea SS0 0RY Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)