Band 6 or 7 Specialist Physiotherapist
2 weeks ago
We are seeking an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist to join our team as a part-time Advanced Physiotherapist in the Regional Rehabilitation Unit (RRU) at the Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services). This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) team, providing first-class care pathway management for military personnel.
The working environment is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive, and you will be valued for the skills you bring. Although this role is based at Merville Barracks, you will occasionally travel to RAF Honington for training, HR, and to support the services there. You will have opportunities to visit the 13 Primary Care Rehabilitation Facilities (PCRFs) that refer into the RRU specialist services, and you will work closely with the lead physiotherapists at these PCRFs, ensuring patients are on optimal care pathways.
This part-time position offers the successful candidate 18.75 working hours per week. Requests to work flexibly and/or part-time may be considered, taking into account business needs.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesOur patients are from diverse military populations and present with an interesting mix of sports and training injuries, trauma, as well as occupational and medical aches and pains. The team uses evidence-informed practice, with clinical reasoning to provide optimal care for service personnel. Returning personnel to full fitness, and maximizing their well-being is our ultimate aim. You will be a key part of this effort, referring into our team of Band 6 physios and ERIs.
Lead by the military Officer Commanding (OC) at Colchester RRU, being supported to develop your clinical, managerial, and professional leadership skills, as well as gain wider insight and understanding of military healthcare. You will access regular CPD, as well as experiences and insights into Defence that are fascinating, unique, and informative. Having opportunities to be involved in national innovative quality improvement projects, aiming to continually provide the very best rehabilitation service to our military personnel.
Being based at Merville Barracks, on the outskirts of historic Colchester, you will have access to the RRU gym, garrison gym, swimming pool, and squash courts, with secure bike parking & on-site car parking. Close to the iconic Essex coast & expansive Friday Woods, there is ample opportunity to make the most of the open spaces for walking, running, and cycling at lunchtime.
Key ResponsibilitiesTriage, assessment, diagnosis, and planning of onward care pathways for injured service personnel referred to the RRU. Liaison with physiotherapists and medical officers in our area of responsibility (AOR) and other stakeholders outside the RRU's AOR.
Assuring the provision of a comprehensive and professional rehabilitation service for entitled personnel. Provision of extra-corporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) clinics, diagnostic ultrasound, and injection therapy (if trained).
Healthcare governance, clinical assurance, and line management as required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Acting as the musculoskeletal clinical rehabilitation specialist within the RRU Multi-Disciplinary Injury Assessment Clinic (MIAC).
- Diagnostic assessments of patients referred to the RRU from across Defence Healthcare. This will include diverse, complex, multiple, acute, and chronic physical and psychological conditions, sports, and training injuries.
- Using clinical reasoning skills to provide appropriate care pathway plans.
- Assisting the MIAC consultant in appropriately referring patients for clinical imaging and secondary care, in line with national and local guidelines.
- Providing comprehensive progress and discharge reports to colleagues and referring clinicians.
For further information of duties and responsibilities please see full job description and person specification attached.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your application form and CV. At interview, you will be asked questions against the following Core and Specific Skills:
Core:
- C2 Personal and People Development Level 3
- C5 Quality Level 3
Specific:
- HWB6 Assessment and treatment planning Level 4
- HWB7 Interventions and treatment Level 4
Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
Further Information:
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Requests to work flexibly and/or part-time will be considered, taking into account business needs.
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours are undertaken.
All employees joining the Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (SC).
If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.
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.
Person SpecificationMemberships and Registrations- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Physiotherapist. Your application will not progress if you fail to provide a valid membership registration number.
- Appropriate Master of Science (MSc) / Level 7 equivalent postgraduate qualification or evidence of actively working towards one.
- Consistent background in musculoskeletal injury management and/or Sports and Exercise Medicine.
- Experience working as a clinical Physiotherapist at a minimum of Band 6 (or equivalent) in a field of Physiotherapy relevant to this job.
£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro-rata for part-time.
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