A 10-week Band 6 locum physiotherapy post, placed by Military Medical Personnel with the Ministry of Defence at Catterick Medical Centre. The work is independent assessment and treatment of a musculoskeletal caseload, referred by consultants and GPs, under supervision from a Band 7 clinical specialist or medical officer. The role runs at 15.5 hours a week and involves working with service personnel within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must already hold HCPC registration and MCSP membership, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Provide independent assessment, treatment and management of an MSK caseload under supervision
- Manage patients referred by consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals, including complex, acute and chronic conditions and sports injuries
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care
- Use clinical reasoning to reach an accurate diagnosis
- Develop individualised treatment programmes based on evidence-based practice and manual assessment
- Communicate with patients to obtain informed consent and support rehabilitation, including where English is a second language
- Communicate with rehabilitation and unit personnel and external medical staff
- Advise the medical officer and other rehab clinicians on specialist physiotherapy recommendations
- Write clinical reports with prognoses and discharge planning for medical professionals and the military chain of command
- Support audit and research activity
- Use equipment and patient aids safely and competently, and report servicing and repair needs
- Care for materials, equipment and inventories, and keep accurate patient and statistical records
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in physiotherapy
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP)
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Minimum two years post-graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders, evidenced in the CV
- Post-graduate diploma-level experience in MSK assessment and treatment, sports injuries, orthopaedics, mobilisation and manipulation
- 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 needing sponsorship
- Satisfactory compliance requirements before placement
Other
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
What’s offered
- Attractive hourly rates 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
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
