The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex. We have a part time, fixed term band 5 physiotherapist post available to support our winter escalation areas. This would suit a newly qualified physiotherapist or one returning to practice. You will join our acute medicine team and benefit from support and training from our senior staff. Role & Responsibilites To work as an autonomous professional according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Physiotherapy, and the Health Professions Council s regulations To work as a Physiotherapist within the in-patient team in the escalation ward providing specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment, discharge decisions and advice for a range of complex conditions To continue to develop clinical skills, knowledge and experience through practice. To maintain personal professional status by ensuring that the requirements laid down by relevant professional body for periodic registration to maintain personal professional licence are complied with. Exercise professional accountability as guided by the relevant professional body and maintained in accordance with the policies of the department and The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. To participate on the Respiratory on call duties when rostered and weekend working in Orthopaedics and Stroke unit. To be proactive in in-service training sessions and specialist Personal Development as identified in Personal Development Plan. To maintain effective communication links with patients, carers and all other members of the MDT regarding patient s condition, including the completion of accurate clinical records in line with the trust and professional body codes of practice. To supervise and assist in maintaining physiotherapy assistants competency. To actively participate in service improvement initiatives such as in planned research and audit. To be an advocate of patient safety and excellent patient experience while working in the trust. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and personal specification for further information. For an informal discussion, please contact Katie Silk (head of therapies) on 01279 827199.