Client:
Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services) Location:
Hereford, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
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10 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel. Are you a Band 6 Physiotherapist Specialist looking for an exciting role, working alongside the military, which offers numerous benefits and opportunities? If the answer is yes, then we are looking to appoint a professional and patient focused individual with a strong commitment to providing a high-quality service to work within our friendly and welcoming team at Hereford Garrison, Stirling Line, Hereford. The vacant post
is part time working hours per week . Could this be the role for you? If so, we'd love to hear from you! 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 Access to gym Shop, cafe and mess restaurant Main duties of the job The Physiotherapist working within the Defence Medical Rehabilitation (rehab) Plan is to ensure the provision of a comprehensive and professional physiotherapy/rehabilitation service for entitled personnel. This includes undertaking highly skilled and specialist work in the musculoskeletal/sports and training injury area. To provide a positive caring environment, in which patients can expect a high-quality professional service. Provide full support to the line manager in ensuring the provision of a comprehensive and professional rehabilitation service for entitled personnel. This will include undertaking highly skilled and specialist work, peer review and support to Junior/other physiotherapists and Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor (ERIs) working within the Unit. Job responsibilities To perform highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment of patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners, other Healthcare Professionals and by direct access requests with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries. To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis. To formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment, and appropriate clinical reasoning. To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent. The successful candidate will participate in weekly Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings with staff to discuss patients undergoing treatment. Selection Process This is a Reserved post and
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open to UK nationals. The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the following NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework: NHS Core NHSC1 Communication NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement NHS Core NHSC5 Quality NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB7 Interventions & Treatment Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in your CV. To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application. 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. All employees joining 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. Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate. If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact us. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff. Person Specification Essential Qualifications: Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP). State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC) Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy. Experience: Must have relevant experience in the assessment and treatment of Musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, and orthopaedic conditions. Completed the relevant courses and experience that would be equivalent to graduate diploma level of study.
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