Job summary
Are you a highly skilled and motivated Band 6
Physiotherapist looking for an exciting role, working alongside the military
returning soldiers to optimal performance?
Do you possess drive, determination, sound decision making
skills, work well under pressure and are able to communicate effectively?
If the answer is YES, then we are looking to appoint a dynamic and agile Band 6 Physiotherapist who wants to work within DPHC at
Hereford.
Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) are dedicated to providing
excellent care to our Armed Forces. PCRF Hereford are looking for MSK
Physiotherapists to join us as part of our interdisciplinary team of
Physiotherapists, sports therapists, Mental Health Nurses, and Occupational
therapists, alongside our PHC team.
This vacancy is a part-time position (15 hours per week).
Days/hours of work will be negotiated for the part-time role.
IS this the role for you? If the answer is YES, we
would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant will join a highly motivated team to develop, provide and
optimise soldier performance, working collaboratively with the
interdisciplinary medical and human performance team. This position will
underpin strategies to minimise time-loss and maximise return to duty.
About us
Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular
and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one,
working together seamlessly to deliver for us. Our civil servants are a central
part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting
ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes.
In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650
sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the
largest, most exciting departments in government. The Ministry of Defence is
committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of
backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer
maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay
followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and
paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay. In return, you can expect a department
that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and
contribution, both as an individual and part of a team. If you've ever wanted
to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more
professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will
take you, together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main details of the role include but are not limited to:
-
To have professional and legal accountability to
the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Standards of Practice, Health
Professions Council Standards of Proficiency, Conduct, Performance and Ethics,
Ministry of Defence (MoD) local policies and tort law in all aspects of
practice.
-
Perform highly skilled physiotherapeutic
assessments arranged by direct access and referral from PHC and other
Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations, complex and acute/chronic
physical conditions and sports injuries.
-
Strong clinical reasoning skills to provide an
accurate clinical diagnosis.
-
Formulating, developing, and delivering
specialised and individualised treatment programmes based upon evidence-based
practice, manual assessment, and appropriate clinical reasoning.
-
Communicating effectively with patients to
ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of
their conditions and maximising their rehabilitation potential. Informing
managers of the occupational limitations of their injuries.
-
Delivering training both within the service and
to other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of duties.
Benefits
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- NHS Pension
- Free Parking
- Access to gym
- Access to shop and café
Things you should know
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.
Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required
skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in
the CV section of the application form.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your
application form.At interview, you will be tested against the following
National Health Service (NHS) Knowledge and Skills Framework:
NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
NHS Core NHSC2 Personal and People Development
NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
NHS Core NHSC5 Quality NHS Health & Wellbeing
HWB6 Assessment & Treatment
Planning
NHS Health & Wellbeing
HWB7 Interventions &
Treatment
To be considered for this role, qualifications and
memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
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 (UK
Nationals Only).
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time
hours are undertaken.
If found successful for this position, you will be required
to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide
evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being
withdrawn.
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.
We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that
may apply. Please see the attached further information document for
full details.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
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. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or
reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contactdbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main details of the role include but are not limited to:
-
To have professional and legal accountability to
the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Standards of Practice, Health
Professions Council Standards of Proficiency, Conduct, Performance and Ethics,
Ministry of Defence (MoD) local policies and tort law in all aspects of
practice.
-
Perform highly skilled physiotherapeutic
assessments arranged by direct access and referral from PHC and other
Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations, complex and acute/chronic
physical conditions and sports injuries.
-
Strong clinical reasoning skills to provide an
accurate clinical diagnosis.
-
Formulating, developing, and delivering
specialised and individualised treatment programmes based upon evidence-based
practice, manual assessment, and appropriate clinical reasoning.
-
Communicating effectively with patients to
ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of
their conditions and maximising their rehabilitation potential. Informing
managers of the occupational limitations of their injuries.
-
Delivering training both within the service and
to other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of duties.
Benefits
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- NHS Pension
- Free Parking
- Access to gym
- Access to shop and café
Things you should know
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.
Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required
skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in
the CV section of the application form.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your
application form.At interview, you will be tested against the following
National Health Service (NHS) Knowledge and Skills Framework:
NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
NHS Core NHSC2 Personal and People Development
NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
NHS Core NHSC5 Quality NHS Health & Wellbeing
HWB6 Assessment & Treatment
Planning
NHS Health & Wellbeing
HWB7 Interventions &
Treatment
To be considered for this role, qualifications and
memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
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 (UK
Nationals Only).
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time
hours are undertaken.
If found successful for this position, you will be required
to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide
evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being
withdrawn.
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.
We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that
may apply. Please see the attached further information document for
full details.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
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. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or
reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contactdbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Undertaking/completed MSc in Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy or associated study.
Experience
Essential
- Strong relevant experience in the assessment and treatment of Acute/Chronic musculoskeletal disorders, complex sports injuries, and orthopaedic conditions.
- Completed relevant courses and experienced in associated therapies and techniques to Certificate level.
Desirable
- Completion of appropriate Musculoskeletal courses.
- Minimum of 4 years relevant post-graduate clinical experience.
Registrations and Memberships
Essential
- State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
Immunisation Status
Essential
- Hepatitis B immune status
Provide a CV
Essential
- Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question- you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
- Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
- Please use double spacing where possible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Undertaking/completed MSc in Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy or associated study.
Experience
Essential
- Strong relevant experience in the assessment and treatment of Acute/Chronic musculoskeletal disorders, complex sports injuries, and orthopaedic conditions.
- Completed relevant courses and experienced in associated therapies and techniques to Certificate level.
Desirable
- Completion of appropriate Musculoskeletal courses.
- Minimum of 4 years relevant post-graduate clinical experience.
Registrations and Memberships
Essential
- State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
Immunisation Status
Essential
- Hepatitis B immune status
Provide a CV
Essential
- Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question- you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
- Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
- Please use double spacing where possible
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
