Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Band 7 Physiotherapist

The closing date is 11 September 2025

Job summary

Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel!

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, organised and enthusiastic Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to join our vibrant and fast paced organisation here at Tidworth Group Medical Centre.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team, leading the delivery of intermediate healthcare physiotherapy including elements of occupational health. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours a week.

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

Benefits:

  • National Health Service Fixed Rate Regional Retention Allowance (RRA)
  • NHS Pension
  • Inclusive working environment
  • Free parking
  • Access to a gym

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of a specialist caseload of patients referred into the Multidisciplinary Injury Assessment Clinic (MIAC). They will act as one of the clinical physiotherapy leads within the facility and will be expected to provide specialist advice and mentorship to physiotherapy staff.

The post holder will give full support to the Officer in Charge (OIC) to ensure the provision of a comprehensive and professional rehabilitation service for entitled personnel.

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 youve 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.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

K0003-25-0398

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Health Centre

St. Michaels Avenue

Tidworth

Wiltshire

SP9 7EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Performing highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment of patients referred by Consultants and Medical Officers (MO) from across the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Program; presentations will include diverse, complex, and chronic physical and psychological conditions and sports and training injuries. To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
  • Acting as an integral component of the specialist Multi-disciplinary Injury Assessment Clinic (MIAC), working across a wide range of codes of practice and broad occupational policies.
  • Formulating, developing and delivering a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment, and appropriate clinical reasoning.
  • Leading in development of junior Specialist Physiotherapists, offering advice and help with more complex conditions both within the Practice and across the DPHC Region.
  • Assisting the Healthcare Governance Lead in developing protocols to enhance the clinical development and efficacy of clinics and Special Interest Groups.
  • Managing and prioritising own clinical caseload efficiently and effectively
  • Please find the attached Job Description document for further responsibilities.

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

Selection Process

The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV.

Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.

At interview, you will be tested against the following Framework-

  • NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
  • NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
  • NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
  • NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
  • NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
  • NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
  • NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB1 Promotion of Health & Wellbeing
  • NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB3 Protection of Health & Wellbeing
  • NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB6 Assessment & Treatment Planning
  • NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB7 Interventions & Treatment
  • NHS Information & Knowledge NHS IK1 Information Processing
  • NHS General NHS G6 People Management

The interview will consist of a mix of direct questions and clinical situation-based scenarios.

Please see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.

https://www.youtube.com/@DMS_MilMed

Title - NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework

Link - https://www.msg.scot.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/KSF-Handbook.pdf

The sift will be completed within 10 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 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. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a 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.

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 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.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

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 contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

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. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Performing highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment of patients referred by Consultants and Medical Officers (MO) from across the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Program; presentations will include diverse, complex, and chronic physical and psychological conditions and sports and training injuries. To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
  • Acting as an integral component of the specialist Multi-disciplinary Injury Assessment Clinic (MIAC), working across a wide range of codes of practice and broad occupational policies.
  • Formulating, developing and delivering a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment, and appropriate clinical reasoning.
  • Leading in development of junior Specialist Physiotherapists, offering advice and help with more complex conditions both within the Practice and across the DPHC Region.
  • Assisting the Healthcare Governance Lead in developing protocols to enhance the clinical development and efficacy of clinics and Special Interest Groups.
  • Managing and prioritising own clinical caseload efficiently and effectively
  • Please find the attached Job Description document for further responsibilities.

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

Selection Process

The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV.

Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.

At interview, you will be tested against the following Framework-

  • NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
  • NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
  • NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
  • NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
  • NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
  • NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
  • NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB1 Promotion of Health & Wellbeing
  • NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB3 Protection of Health & Wellbeing
  • NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB6 Assessment & Treatment Planning
  • NHS Health & Wellbeing HWB7 Interventions & Treatment
  • NHS Information & Knowledge NHS IK1 Information Processing
  • NHS General NHS G6 People Management

The interview will consist of a mix of direct questions and clinical situation-based scenarios.

Please see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.

https://www.youtube.com/@DMS_MilMed

Title - NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework

Link - https://www.msg.scot.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/KSF-Handbook.pdf

The sift will be completed within 10 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 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. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a 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.

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 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.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

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 contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

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. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Person Specification

Registration and Memberships

Essential

  • State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC) and Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapist (MCSP)

Registration Details

Essential

  • Please provide your membership registration numbers for both HCPC and MCSP.
  • 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

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Masters of Science (MSc) or working towards MSc

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.

Behaviour Statement

Essential

  • Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment?
  • Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate.
Person Specification

Registration and Memberships

Essential

  • State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC) and Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapist (MCSP)

Registration Details

Essential

  • Please provide your membership registration numbers for both HCPC and MCSP.
  • 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

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Masters of Science (MSc) or working towards MSc

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.

Behaviour Statement

Essential

  • Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment?
  • Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Health Centre

St. Michaels Avenue

Tidworth

Wiltshire

SP9 7EA


Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Health Centre

St. Michaels Avenue

Tidworth

Wiltshire

SP9 7EA


Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

K0003-25-0398

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Health Centre

St. Michaels Avenue

Tidworth

Wiltshire

SP9 7EA


Supporting documents

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