A nine-week locum post for a Band 6 physiotherapist at RAF Brize Norton Medical Centre, supplied by Military Medical Personnel for the Ministry of Defence. The work is assessing and treating a musculoskeletal caseload under a Band 7 clinical specialist or Medical Officer. Thirty hours a week, within a multidisciplinary team, covering complex, acute and chronic conditions and sports injuries. Candidates need HCPC registration, MCSP membership and at least two years of post-graduate MSK experience, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Assess, treat and manage an MSK caseload under supervision, including patients referred by consultants, GPs and other clinicians
- Manage patients with diverse, complex and acute or chronic physical conditions and sports injuries
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care
- Use clinical reasoning to reach an accurate diagnosis
- Design and deliver individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes using manual assessment
- Communicate with patients to obtain informed consent and support rehabilitation, allowing for communication barriers
- Communicate with rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical staff from other agencies or units
- Advise the Medical Officer and other rehabilitation clinicians on specialist physiotherapy recommendations
- Write clinical reports with prognoses and discharge plans for other professionals and, where appropriate, the military chain of command
- Support audit and research activity
- Use equipment, appliances and aids safely, report repair needs, and manage materials and inventories
- Keep accurate patient and statistical records in line with local policy and professional standards
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in physiotherapy
- Evidence of continuing professional development
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
- Post-graduate diploma-level experience in assessing and treating MSK disorders, sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions, including 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 with no restrictions on hours
What’s offered
- Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
- Generous 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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