Band 7 Physiotherapist

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United States

Band 7 Physiotherapist

Churchdown

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Physiotherapist to work within a fast-paced organisation and for a team that is highly focused on performance optimisation and occupational rehabilitation.

The vacant post is full time working 37.5 hours per week. Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.

Could this be the role for you? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• Free parking

Main duties of the job

The physiotherapist will work with the Senior Medical Officer (SMO) for the planning and delivery of physiotherapy, including the care of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. To select, assess, diagnose, and manage patients referred to the Primary Care Rehabilitation Facility (PCRF) and organise onward referral as appropriate. Acting as a source of advanced clinical expertise in the management of MSK dysfunction and provide an advisory service to patients, other senior physiotherapists, Healthcare Professionals and General Practitioners (GPs) within the practice.

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• Undertaking the role of Advanced Physiotherapist as the Clinical Governance Lead within PCRF. This involves the selection, assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients referred to the PCRF and organise onward referral as appropriate.
• Acting as the clinical lead of the PCRF you will be responsible for its management. This will include assessing, diagnosing, and treating complex patients referred for physiotherapy including assessment and treatment planning. It will also include supporting and managing the PCRF team composed of a Band 6 and an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor (ERI).
• Working with the SMO in the planning and delivery of physiotherapy, including the care of MSK injuries. You are to lead in the development of service delivery of physiotherapy including rehabilitation within the PCRF and surrounding units.
• Acting as a source of clinical expertise in the management of musculoskeletal dysfunction and provide an advisory service to patients, other senior physiotherapists, Healthcare Professionals and General Practitioners (GP's) within the practice when required.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of duties.

Person Specification

Registration and Memberships

• State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapist (MCSP)
• Please provide your membership registration number.
• You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
• Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number.

Experience

• Knowledge, training, and experience to masters level or equivalent.
• Proven experience in the assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal, sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions.
• Proven experience in the application of mobilisation and manipulation techniques.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy plus additional specialist training or experience to master's level or equivalent.

The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (Pro-Rata for part time)