Band 8b Consultant Physiotherapist

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services); Honington; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent government healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Band 8b Consultant Physiotherapist for its Regional Rehabilitation Unit in Honington. Responsibilities include providing expert clinical expertise and developing treatment plans for complex cases. Candidates must have a Physiotherapy degree and relevant professional registrations. Benefits include professional fees reimbursement and learning opportunities. Salary ranges from £62,215 to £72,293 pro-rata.

Benefits

Parking

Access to gym

Professional Registration Fees Reimbursed

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Clinical experience at minimum Band 7 level in relevant field of physiotherapy.
• Evidence of an up-to-date Advanced Practice Portfolio.
• Registered with the relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level clinical expertise to service personnel.
• Develop individual treatment plans for complex cases.
• Produce and implement rehabilitation strategies.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Presentation skills

Advanced practice

Education

Degree or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy

Master of Science (MSc) in related clinical area

Tools

Diagnostic ultrasound

Injection therapy

Job description

Overview

Band 8b Consultant Physiotherapist — part time (24 hours per week) at the Regional Rehabilitation Unit (RRU) within the Defence Medical Services of the Ministry of Defence. Closing date: 24 September 2025. We are an inclusive and dedicated organisation providing excellent care to entitled personnel.

You will feel valued as a Consultant Physiotherapist within RRU, with access to outstanding rewards and employee benefits including:

• Parking
• Access to gym
• Professional Registration Fees Re-imbursed
• Learning and Development Opportunities

Please note that the Department is reviewing pay-related allowances which could impact on those allowances currently attracting the post.

Main duties of the job

You will provide consultant-level clinical expertise to service personnel referred to the regional rehabilitation unit, working closely with the sport and exercise medicine (SEM) doctor and physiotherapist colleagues. You will also contribute to the strategic development of Defence Rehabilitation and ensure local implementation of relevant national policy.

About us

Our success depends on our people — regular and reserve military, civil servants and contractors — all working as one to deliver for us. Civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes. With over 2,000 roles across 650 sites around the world, now is an excellent time to join one of the largest departments in government.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from diverse backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay. You can expect a department that supports your learning and development and recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team.

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing highly complex cases using a range of assessment/diagnostic methods and reaching valid, reliable and comprehensive patient- and client-centred conclusions appropriate to needs, context and culture.
• Producing individual treatment and intervention plans for patients with MSKI requiring in-depth diagnosis and management. This could include patients with ACL lesions, acute and persistent shoulder, neck or low back injuries/pain, ankle inversion injuries, and training injuries. The caseload is mixed and frequently challenging.
• Providing training and expert clinical advice within the RRU to ensure it operates to the highest possible standards of clinical practice.
• You will be able to refer for fast track imaging and surgery, as well as standard NHS referrals.

Please read the attached job description and person specification prior to applying to fully understand all duties required.

Selection Process

At application stage you will be assessed against Experience:

• Candidates will be required to provide CV details including job history and previous skills and experience.
• Provide information on how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. Include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the required skills.
• Demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.

Artificial intelligence can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal of the application. See candidate guidance for more information on appropriate use.

At interview you will be assessed against Technical Skills:

• NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
• NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
• NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
• NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB7 Interventions & Treatment

You will also be required to provide a short (5 min) presentation on briefly explaining how you meet the 4 pillars of advanced practice at consultant level. A single PowerPoint slide may be used but you will not be disadvantaged if you choose not to present with a slide.

Further Information:

Please see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips include that your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit. The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEpdNWKQSRI

NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework - https://www.msg.scot.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/KSF-Handbook.pdf

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

There will be no reimbursement for travel expenses for the interview.

All employees joining the Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B, including serology levels. Evidence of vaccination alone is not sufficient.

To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships must be held in full prior to submitting your application.

There is no relocation assistance for this post; non-standard moves are subject to eligibility for the full package.

As of 1 January 2021, sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system is only offered where a role is business critical. This role does not meet that category, and sponsorship will not be provided. Applications requiring sponsorship will be rejected.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. Declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment. This helps ensure no potential conflicts of interest. This will not usually prevent employment in MOD but is a necessary measure.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, including bullying, harassment, discrimination and victimisation. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

The MOD is committed to a safe and healthy working environment, including a Smoke-Free Working Environment policy. Smoking and use of all tobacco products are not permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Clinical experience at minimum Band 7 level in relevant field of physiotherapy.
• Evidence of an up-to-date Advanced Practice Portfolio.
• Presentation skills at local and national level.

Qualifications

• Degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy.
• Master of Science (MsC) in related clinical area.
• Qualified and competent in diagnostic ultrasound and injection therapy.
• Membership/registration number with the relevant professional body; you are required to be registered prior to submitting your application. Your application will not progress without a valid registration number.

Registrations and Memberships

• Health and Care Professions Council Registered (HCPC).
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Accreditation as an Advanced Practitioner with Health Education England (HEE) Centre of Advanced Practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check.

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

£62,215 to £72,293 a year pro-rata. *Pay award pending.