Physiotherapist

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP); England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Refer a Friend bonus

Long- and short-term assignments

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Consultant support

Job summary

Military Medical Personnel is seeking a locum MSK physiotherapist for a 6-week placement at DMRC Stanford Hall (MoD). The role focuses on assessment and treatment of service personnel under a Band 7 Medical Officer, with 37.5 hours per week on site.

Requirements include HCPC registration, MCSP membership and at least two years of post-graduate MSK experience. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in physiotherapy.
• Post-graduate diploma level training in MSK assessment and treatment, sports injuries, orthopaedics, mobilisation and manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Independent assessment, treatment and management of an MSK caseload under supervision.
• Manage patients referred by consultants, GPs and other professionals, including complex, acute, chronic and sports injuries.
• Formulate and deliver individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes.
• Use clinical reasoning to reach an accurate diagnosis.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care.
• Gain informed consent and support patient understanding and rehabilitation, including patients with language barriers.
• Communicate with rehabilitation staff, unit personnel and external medical personnel.
• Advise the Medical Officer and other rehab clinicians on specialist physiotherapy.
• Provide clinical reports with prognoses and discharge planning for medical professionals and the military chain of command.
• Support audit and research.
• Use equipment, appliances and aids safely and competently, reporting repair needs.
• Care for materials, equipment and inventories, and keep accurate patient and statistical records.

Skills

HCPC registration

MCSP membership

MSK experience

Specialist Band 6

Education

Degree or diploma in physiotherapy

Post-graduate MSK diploma training

Job description

Locum physiotherapist post at DMRC Stanford Hall, a Ministry of Defence site, placed through Military Medical Personnel for six weeks. Work centres on assessing and treating MSK patients, referred by consultants and GPs, under a Band 7 specialist or Medical Officer. Patients are service personnel and the role is 37.5 hours a week. Applicants need HCPC registration, MCSP membership and two years' post-graduate MSK experience, and MMP cannot sponsor work visas.

What the job involves

• Independent assessment, treatment and management of an MSK caseload under supervision
• Manage patients referred by consultants, GPs and other professionals, including complex, acute, chronic and sports injuries
• Formulate and deliver individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes
• Use clinical reasoning to reach an accurate diagnosis
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care
• Gain informed consent and support patient understanding and rehabilitation, including patients with language barriers
• Communicate with rehabilitation staff, unit personnel and external medical personnel
• Advise the Medical Officer and other rehab clinicians on specialist physiotherapy
• Provide clinical reports with prognoses and discharge planning for medical professionals and the military chain of command
• Support audit and research
• Use equipment, appliances and aids safely and competently, reporting repair needs
• Care for materials, equipment and inventories, and keep accurate patient and statistical records

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in physiotherapy
• Post-graduate diploma level training in MSK assessment and treatment, sports injuries, orthopaedics, mobilisation and manipulation

Registration & licences

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

Experience

• Minimum 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 without restriction, such as a valid visa with no limit 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 experienced consultant for support through application and assignment