Physiotherapist in Oxford

Job Summary

We are looking for a Locum Physiotherapist (Band 6) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) at RAF Brize Norton Medical Centre in Carterton, Oxfordshire. This is a locum role (15 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate

PAYE – £27.05 (£24.14 + £2.91 holiday pay) per hour
Umbrella – £31.11 per hour

Main duties of the job

• Provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer).
• Manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries.
• Work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care.
• Use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
• Formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence‑based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning.
• Communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential, accepting that patients may have barriers to communication (e.g., English as a second language).
• Communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units.
• Advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations.
• Provide clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for other medical professionals and, where appropriate, the military Chain of Command (CoC).
• Support any relevant audit and research activity.
• Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances and aids, attaining competence prior to use and including the identification and reporting of work service requirements and repair needs within the department.
• Ensure the care, maintenance and proper use of materials, equipment and stationery and the accurate administration of any allocated inventories.
• Maintain high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information in accordance with local policy and professional standards.

Benefits

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model.
• Generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Flexibility of long‑ and short‑term assignments to suit your availability.
• Free uniforms provided (if required).
• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate required for this role.
• Free mandatory training.
• Weekly payments.
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and continue to look after you during your assignment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have experience working at post‑graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular‑skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
• Must have a minimum of two years post‑graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders.
• Must have previously held a position as a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 or equivalent.
• Must have evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Must be HCPC Registered.
• Must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
• Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.