Orthopaedic Physiotherapist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7600777/390-CSS-BR-9967 |
Summary
Are you a physiotherapist with a passion for orthopaedics and ready to hit the ground running?We have an exciting short‑term opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our dedicated Orthopaedic Team at Broomfield Hospital.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the acute setting, brings excellent communication and teamwork skills, and is motivated to support the growth and development of both people and services. You’ll play a key leadership role within our newly established 8‑bed elective orthopaedic ward, providing high‑quality therapy for ASA 2 & 3 patients.
As the clinical lead, you’ll supervise and guide a team of therapists and therapy assistants, helping to shape patient pathways and ensure safe, effective rehabilitation. You’ll also benefit from strong senior support within our experienced Trauma & Orthopaedics team.
If you're enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver outstanding care to our orthopaedic patients.
1. Assesses and treats own patient caseload as an autonomous practitioner. Maintains appropriate communications and associated records working as part of the multidisciplinary team.
2. Provides high quality Physiotherapy treatment to patients in particular specialist area.
3. Demonstrates a commitment to continued development of skills and knowledge.
4. Supervises, teaches and evaluates junior staff, assistants and students.
5. May participate in departmental audit and research
Part of the Mid and South Essex clinical pathway redesign , Broomfield Hospital is an innovative, dynamic environment. Our integrated Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Therapy Assistant service has a high profile within the Trust.
You will have experience of working in an acute hospital and facilitating complex discharges using excellent assessment and problem solving skills. Supervision of junior staff, assistants and Physiotherapy students is also part of this role. Therapy Services is a friendly and supportive department with a strong focus on professional and personal development, and a commitment to regular clinical supervision for all staff, as well as annual appraisals.
There is a requirement for the post holder to participate in our weekend and public holiday roster.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
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.
As this role is a short-term contract, we will be unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.
This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026