Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Refer a Friend bonus

Flexible long- and short-term Assigns

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Hereford Medical Centre seeks a nine-week locum physiotherapist to join the MDT for independent MSK assessment and treatment of referred patients, including service personnel, under supervision of a Band 7 specialist or Medical Officer. The post is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and sits within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Applicants must have 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, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
• HCPC registration.
• MCSP membership.
• At least two years of post-graduate MSK experience.
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship and no restrictions on hours.
• PVG membership or Access Northern Ireland certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and manage an MSK caseload under supervision, with clinical reasoning to reach accurate diagnoses.
• Manage patients referred by consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals, including complex, acute and chronic conditions and sports injuries.
• Develop and deliver individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes using manual assessment.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care.
• Communicate with patients to secure informed consent and build understanding of their condition, allowing for communication barriers.
• Communicate with rehabilitation staff, unit personnel and external medical personnel from other agencies and units.
• Advise the Medical Officer and other rehabilitation clinicians on specialist physiotherapy recommendations.
• Provide clinical reports with prognoses and discharge planning for medical professionals and, where appropriate, the military chain of command.
• Support relevant audit and research activity.

Education

Degree or diploma in physiotherapy

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

Job description

A nine-week locum physiotherapist post, placed by Military Medical Personnel for the Ministry of Defence at Hereford Medical Centre. The work is independent musculoskeletal assessment and treatment of referred patients, including service personnel, under the supervision of a Band 7 specialist or Medical Officer. The post is full-time at 37.5 hours a week and sits within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. Applicants need HCPC registration, MCSP membership and at least two years of post-graduate MSK experience, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Assess, treat and manage an MSK caseload under supervision, with clinical reasoning to reach accurate diagnoses
• Manage patients referred by consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals, including complex, acute and chronic conditions and sports injuries
• Develop and deliver individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes using manual assessment
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care
• Communicate with patients to secure informed consent and build understanding of their condition, allowing for communication barriers
• Communicate with rehabilitation staff, unit personnel and external medical personnel from other agencies and units
• Advise the Medical Officer and other rehabilitation clinicians on specialist physiotherapy recommendations
• Provide clinical reports with prognoses and discharge planning for medical professionals and, where appropriate, the military chain of command
• Support relevant audit and research activity
• Use equipment, appliances and aids safely, and report service and repair needs
• Care for 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, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation

Registration & licences

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

Experience

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

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without needing visa sponsorship, with no restrictions on hours
• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
• 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 an experienced consultant for support through application and assignment