Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Refer a Friend bonus

Flexible long- and short-term roles

Free mandatory training

Assigned experienced consultant

Free uniform

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence seeks a Locum Physiotherapist (Band 6) for a two-week assignment at Bulford RRU, posted through Military Medical Personnel. You will assess and treat an MSK caseload independently, under a Band 7 specialist or medical officer, handling complex and sports-injury cases in a 37-hour week.

Applicants must have HCPC registration and CSP membership, PVG/Access NI clearance and the right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is offered.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and CSP membership are required.
• PVG or Access NI clearance and right to work in the UK.
• At least two years of post-graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat an MSK caseload independently, under supervision from a Band 7 specialist or medical officer.
• Manage referrals from consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals, including complex and sports injuries.
• Develop and deliver individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes using manual assessment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to audit and research activities.
• Communicate with patients to obtain informed consent and support rehabilitation.
• Write clinical reports with prognoses and discharge plans for medical professionals.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication with patients

Audit and research

MSK assessment

Education

Degree or diploma in physiotherapy

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

Job description

Locum Physiotherapist (Band 6) covering a two-week assignment with the Ministry of Defence at Bulford RRU, posted through Military Medical Personnel. The work is independent assessment and treatment of an MSK caseload under a Band 7 specialist or medical officer. The 37-hour week includes complex and sports-injury cases. Applicants need HCPC registration and CSP membership, a PVG or Access NI certificate and existing right to work, as no visa sponsorship is offered.

What the job involves

• Assess and treat an MSK caseload independently, under supervision from a Band 7 specialist or medical officer
• Manage referrals from consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals, including complex, acute, chronic and sports injuries
• Use clinical reasoning to reach an accurate diagnosis
• Develop and deliver individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes using manual assessment
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and with rehabilitation, unit and external medical personnel to maintain high standards of care
• Communicate with patients to obtain informed consent and support rehabilitation, including where English is a second language
• Advise the medical officer and other rehabilitation clinicians on specialist physiotherapy recommendations
• Write clinical reports with prognoses and discharge plans for medical professionals and, where appropriate, the military chain of command
• Support audit and research activity
• Use equipment, patient appliances and aids safely, and report service and repair needs
• Maintain materials, equipment and stock, and administer 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, sports injuries, orthopaedics, mobilisation and manipulation

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (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 without restriction on hours
• Satisfactory compliance requirements before placement

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
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments
• Free uniforms, if required
• Free mandatory training
• Assigned experienced consultant for support through application and assignment