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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (includes weekend working)
Job ref
390-CSS-BA-0037
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/02/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Rotational Therapy Assistant

Band 2

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for you to start you career in patient care within Therapies.  Basildon Hospital has a  Therapy Assistant requirement following internal promotion.

It is an opportunity to  participate as a member of the therapy team and assist with the specific duties and to undertake tasks as required after initial assessment of a patient by qualified staff

If this interests you then we are looking forward for your application.

To use skills and techniques independently once trained and to undertake the treatment/teaching of patients/carers on a daily basis. In particular mobility practise; stair practise and ADL practise.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

 Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

You will  be responsible for the safe use of physiotherapy and occupational therapy equipment and aids by patients in your care and to ensure that the necessary equipment is available in the appropriate places.

You  will carry out procedures in which you have been trained and are responsible for adhering to service standards for your own practice. A more senior member of staff on a regular basis will supervise your work.

You will provide and organise the collection of relevant statistical information both mandatory and at the request of the Acute Therapy Lead and senior physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff.

You will assist in identifying opportunities to improve the physiotherapy and occupational therapy service in order to provide the best patient care within the resources available.

Working for our organisation

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

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.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

 Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

interview

Essential criteria
  • good written communication
Desirable criteria
  • ability to travel across sites

knowledge of job

Essential criteria
  • supporting information reflects knowledge of job description

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • evidence English maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)

interview experience

Desirable criteria
  • worked in healthcare setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katie Partridge
Job title
Integrated Therapy Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268 593565
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