Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Refer a Friend bonus

Flexible assignments

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Consultant support

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a locum physiotherapist (Band 6) for an eight-week assignment at Innsworth Medical Centre.

Working 22.5 hours per week, you will assess, treat and manage an MSK caseload under supervision, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring accurate reports for medical professionals and, when appropriate, the military chain of command.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
• At least two years post-graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders
• Previously held a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 post or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and manage an MSK caseload independently under supervision
• Manage patients referred by consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals, including complex acute and chronic conditions and sports injuries
• Use clinical reasoning to reach an accurate diagnosis
• Develop individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes using manual assessment
• Communicate with patients to secure informed consent and support rehabilitation, allowing for communication barriers
• Work with the multidisciplinary team, unit personnel and external medical staff
• Advise the Medical Officer and rehabilitation clinicians on specialist physiotherapy recommendations
• Write clinical reports with prognoses and discharge planning for medical professionals and, where appropriate, the military chain of command
• Support audit and research activity
• Use equipment safely, attain competence before use and report repair needs
• Care for materials, equipment and allocated inventories
• Keep accurate patient and statistical records in line with local policy and professional standards

Education

Degree or diploma in physiotherapy

Post-graduate diploma-level training in MSK assessment and treatment

Job description

Locum physiotherapist post at Band 6, filling an eight-week assignment for the Ministry of Defence at Innsworth Medical Centre, placed by Military Medical Personnel. The work centres on assessing, treating and managing a musculoskeletal caseload, including sports injuries, under a Band 7 specialist or Medical Officer's supervision. Working 22.5 hours a week, the role serves military personnel and calls for close work within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates need HCPC registration and existing right to work, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Assess, treat and manage an MSK caseload independently under supervision
• Manage patients referred by consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals, including complex acute and chronic conditions and sports injuries
• Use clinical reasoning to reach an accurate diagnosis
• Develop individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes using manual assessment
• Communicate with patients to secure informed consent and support rehabilitation, allowing for communication barriers
• Work with the multidisciplinary team, unit personnel and external medical staff
• Advise the Medical Officer and rehabilitation clinicians on specialist physiotherapy recommendations
• Write clinical reports with prognoses and discharge planning for medical professionals and, where appropriate, the military chain of command
• Support audit and research activity
• Use equipment safely, attain competence before use and report repair needs
• Care for materials, equipment and allocated inventories
• Keep accurate patient and statistical records in line with local policy and professional standards

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in physiotherapy
• Post-graduate diploma-level training in MSK assessment and treatment

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)

Experience

• At least two years post-graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders, evidenced in the CV
• Previously held a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 post or equivalent

Checks & eligibility

• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
• Right to work in the UK with no restriction on hours
• Satisfactory compliance requirements

Other

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

What’s offered

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Long- and short-term assignments to suit availability
• Free uniforms if required
• Free mandatory training
• Assigned consultant support through application and assignment