Rotational Therapist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 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: | 7605663/390-CSS-BR-9971 |
Summary
This post is currently a 4 month contract. Therefore please only apply if you have HCPC and right to work in the UK. Turn around time to start will be quick.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join the acute rotations at Broomfield Hospital. The successful candidate will commence in the orthopedic rotation to support an new elective trauma and orthopedic ward.
You will be part of an agile, friendly, highly motivated team of therapists working within multidisciplinary teams delivering rehabilitation to, and discharge planning for in-patients and outpatients in various settings.
You will be responsible for assessing, treating and clinically managing patients with a range of conditions; creating the treatment program required to achieve a successful discharge.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for the provision of Physio or Occupational therapy in the acute setting.
Within Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust we offer a robust teaching and training programme with the opportunity to complete Quality Improvement and Audit projects, we provide a supportive and engaging environment to develop and grow our therapists.
So, if this sounds like the role for you please apply today.
Please be advised this advert is likely to close early once the application number is met.
If successful, some of your duties will include:
Assessing and treating own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.
Maintaining appropriate communications and associated records working as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Providing a high quality of treatment to all patients
Demonstrating a commitment to continued development of skills and knowledge through CPD, training and involvement in the rotation scheme.
Demonstrating ability to clinically supervise the practice of assistants.
You will be working within integrated teams of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants, supported by Advanced therapists in all areas.
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.
As this is a short-term contract, unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026