Physiotherapist

Locum physiotherapist post at DMRC Stanford Hall, a Ministry of Defence site, placed through Military Medical Personnel for six weeks. Work centres on assessing and treating MSK patients, referred by consultants and GPs, under a Band 7 specialist or Medical Officer. Patients are service personnel and the role is 37.5 hours a week. Applicants need HCPC registration, MCSP membership and two years' post-graduate MSK experience, and MMP cannot sponsor work visas.

• Independent assessment, treatment and management of an MSK caseload under supervision
• Manage patients referred by consultants, GPs and other professionals, including complex, acute, chronic and sports injuries
• Formulate and deliver individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes
• Use clinical reasoning to reach an accurate diagnosis
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care
• Gain informed consent and support patient understanding and rehabilitation, including patients with language barriers
• Communicate with rehabilitation staff, unit personnel and external medical personnel
• Advise the Medical Officer and other rehab clinicians on specialist physiotherapy
• Provide clinical reports with prognoses and discharge planning for medical professionals and the military chain of command
• Support audit and research
• Use equipment, appliances and aids safely and competently, reporting repair needs
• Care for materials, equipment and inventories, and keep accurate patient and statistical records

• Degree or diploma in physiotherapy
• Post-graduate diploma level training in MSK assessment and treatment, sports injuries, orthopaedics, mobilisation and manipulation

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

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

• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
• Right to work in the UK without restriction, such as a valid visa with no limit on hours
• Satisfactory compliance requirements

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Long- and short-term assignments to suit availability
• Free uniforms, if required
• Free mandatory training
• Assigned experienced consultant for support through application and assignment