Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job description

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive, dedicated organization committed to providing outstanding care to our entitled personnel.

Are you a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist seeking an exciting role working alongside the military, offering numerous benefits and opportunities? If so, we are looking for a professional, patient-focused individual with a strong commitment to high-quality service to join our friendly team at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth.

This is a part-time position, working 18.75 hours per week. Flexible working requests will be considered based on business needs.

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Access to tailored learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• An inclusive and diverse working culture
• Free parking
• Access to gym facilities

Main duties of the job:

Perform highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessments of patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, addressing diverse presentations, complex and acute/chronic physical and psychological conditions, trauma, and sports injuries. Use clinical reasoning to provide accurate diagnoses.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver individualized, evidence-based treatment programs using manual assessment and clinical reasoning.
• Communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent, understanding of their conditions, and maximize rehabilitation potential, considering communication barriers such as language differences.
• Provide complex clinical reports, including prognoses and discharge plans, for referring sources and ongoing care providers.
• Manage and prioritize your clinical caseload efficiently.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of duties.

Selection process:

The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be scheduled subsequently.

Ensure your CV demonstrates the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships. The CV will be used at the sift stage, and technical skills will be assessed during the interview.

Technical skills assessed include NHS Core Skills (NHSC1, NHSC2, NHSC4, NHSC5) and HWB7 Interventions & Treatment.

Qualifications and memberships must be held in full prior to application submission. Travel expenses for interviews are not reimbursed.

All new Civil Service employees will undergo a 6-month probation period, unless otherwise specified. Successful candidates must meet security requirements, including a security check.

Access to the NHS pension scheme is available.

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Candidates must provide evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B (serology levels required). Evidence of vaccination alone is not sufficient. Failure to provide adequate evidence may result in withdrawal of the employment offer.

We encourage vaccination against COVID-19, subject to exemptions.

This role does not include relocation expenses or visa sponsorship under the points-based system.

The Civil Service promotes diversity and equality of opportunity, including a Disability Confident Scheme. For additional support or adjustments during recruitment, contact [emailprotected].

The Ministry of Defence is committed to a safe, healthy work environment, including smoke-free policies and support for smoking cessation.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant area, recognized by a professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC), plus additional specialist qualification.

Registrations and Memberships:

• HCPC registration.
• Provide your registration number.
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body before applying.
• Applications lacking a valid registration number will not be considered.