Band 6 Physiotherapist

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive and dedicated organization is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their team at the Primary Care Rehabilitation Facility. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-standard physiotherapy services to military personnel, focusing on musculoskeletal and sports injuries. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and flexible working arrangements. With access to professional development and the NHS pension scheme, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare. If you're passionate about rehabilitation and patient care, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Access to learning and development

Flexible working options

NHS Pension

Free Parking

Access to Gym

Local Amenities

Qualifications

• Registered with the relevant professional body before applying.
• Membership with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard physiotherapy to Service personnel.
• Perform skilled assessments of patients and manage clinical caseload effectively.
• Develop and deliver individualized treatment programs.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Clinical Reasoning

Communication Skills

Patient Assessment

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

Job description

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel.

We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our welcoming team of enthusiastic military and civilian healthcare professionals in the Primary Care Rehabilitation Facility (PCRF), located at the Regional Medical Centre, RAF Halton.

The vacant post is full time working 37.5 hours per week. Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.

Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love to hear from you!

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• Access to NHS Pension
• Free Parking
• Access to Gym
• Local Amenities

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the Line Manager in ensuring the provision of a comprehensive and professional physiotherapy/rehabilitation service for entitled personnel. This will include undertaking highly skilled work in musculoskeletal, sports, and training injury areas, including group therapy.

About us

Our success depends on our people — our Whole Force, including regular and reservist military, civil servants, and contractors, all working seamlessly together to deliver results.

Our civil servants develop strategy, support ministerial decision-making, and work across 650 sites worldwide. Now is an excellent time to join one of the largest and most exciting government departments.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to diversity and flexible working. We offer maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay, followed by 13 weeks statutory pay, and an additional 13 weeks unpaid. Paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay is also available.

We value your development and recognize your contributions both individually and as part of a team.

If you want to do more, see more, go further, or be better, explore the roles we offer across many professions and vocations.

Job responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing high-standard physiotherapy to Service personnel, including specialist interventions for musculoskeletal, sports, and training injuries.
• Performing skilled assessments of patients referred by the Medical Officer or physiotherapy teams, including complex and acute/chronic conditions and sports injuries, using clinical reasoning to provide accurate diagnoses.
• Managing and prioritising your clinical caseload effectively.
• Communicating clearly with patients to ensure informed consent, understanding of their conditions, and maximising rehabilitation potential, including support for language barriers.
• Developing and delivering individualized, evidence-based treatment programs using manual assessments and clinical reasoning.

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed role requirements.

At application stage, you will be assessed on:

Experience:

• Providing CV details including job history, skills, and experience.

Ensure your CV demonstrates the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships.

At interview, you will be assessed on:

Technical Skills:

• NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
• NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
• NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
• NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
• NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
• NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
• NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB5 Provision of Care
• NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB7 Interventions & Treatment
• NHS Information & Knowledge NHS IK1 Information Processing

Qualifications and memberships must be held prior to application.

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

Travel expenses for interviews are not reimbursed.

When completing your application, use real-life examples for behaviour/technical skills, and refer to the provided YouTube guide for tips: https://www.youtube.com/@DMS_MilMed

Requests for flexible and/or part-time work will be considered, with salary pro-rata for part-time hours.

All new employees will undergo a 6-month probation period, unless otherwise specified.

Successful candidates must pass a security check before appointment.

Access to the NHS pension scheme is available.

Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B, via serology, must be provided; vaccination proof alone is insufficient.

This role does not include relocation expenses. Non-standard move applicants may be eligible for a full package.

We encourage vaccination against COVID-19, subject to exemptions. Additional information is available in the attached document.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK immigration points-based system.

This vacancy supports the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

The Civil Service promotes diversity and equality. Candidates with disabilities can access the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For adjustments during recruitment, contact [e-mail].

The MOD maintains a smoke-free environment. All applicants should be aware of this policy.

Person Specification

• Provide your membership registration number.
• Be registered with the relevant professional body before applying.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.

Registrations and Memberships

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
• State Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC.

Provide a CV

• Copy and paste your full CV in response to this question; attachments are not accepted.
• Refer to the essential criteria; insufficient information may lead to rejection.
• Use double spacing where possible.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check due to the nature of the role.

£37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata for part-time, with pay award pending.