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
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
