Physiotherapist in Taunton

We are looking for a Locum Physiotherapist (Band 6) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) at Norton Manor (40 CDO) PCRF in Taunton, Somerset. This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate:

• PAYE – £27.05 per hour
• Umbrella – £31.11 per hour

Job Description:

• 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 accurate clinical diagnosis.
• Formulate, develop and deliver a specialised, individualised treatment programme based on 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 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.
• Manage the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances and aids, attaining competence prior to use and reporting 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 record, filing and storage of patient and statistical information in accordance with local policy and professional standards.

Essential requirements / Qualifications / Experience:

• HCPC Registered.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Experience working at post‑graduate diploma level in assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
• Minimum of two years post‑graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders, evidenced in CV.
• Previously held a position as a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

• Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence.
• We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.
• 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 will continue to look after you during your assignment.

All job placements are subject to receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements. Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.