Band 6 Physiotherapist

Job summary At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel.Are you able to cope well under pressure, have a sound judgement and decision-making skills, alongside the ability to communicate at all levels?If so, we may have the role you are looking for.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our welcoming team here at Medical Centre Cranwell, Sleaford.There may also be a requirement to work at otherlocations within the Linconshire Combined Practice (Waddington & Coningsby) asdictated by business needs.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!BenefitsAccess to learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity NHS Pension Free on-site parking Access to Gym Pay as you dine facilities Main duties of the job The successful candidate will beensuring the provision of a comprehensive and professionalphysiotherapy/rehabilitation service for entitled personnel.
This will includeundertaking highly skilled and specialist work in the musculo-skeletal/sportsand training injury areas.
About us Oursuccess depends on our people our Whole Force regular and reservistmilitary, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working togetherseamlessly to deliver for us.Ourcivil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy,making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentaryprocesses.
In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sitesaround the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest,most exciting departments in government.TheMinistry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from acrossthe full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as thenorm.
We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeksfull pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid,and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.Inreturn, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop thatrecognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of ateam.Ifyou've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have rolesin more professions and vocations than ever before.
Let's see where your futurewill take you, together.
Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are notlimited to:The ability to perform highly skilledphysio-therapeutic assessment of patients referred by Consultants, GeneralPractitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations andcomplex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries.
Usingclinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.To formulate, develop and deliver a specialisedindividualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment,and appropriate clinical reasoning.To holdprofessional and legal accountability to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy(CSP) and Health Professions Council (HPC), adhering to all directed standardsand codes of practice.Adheringto Regional Healthcare Governance policy, ensuring that all service deliveryconforms to the standards set.Communicatingoptimally with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment andtreatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise theirrehabilitation potential.Managing andprioritising own clinical caseload efficiently and effectively.Please refer to the attached Job Description and PersonSpecification for the full list of duties.Selection ProcessThe Ministry ofDefence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment forits staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking,protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supportingthose who want to give up smoking.
Under the Smoke-Free Working Environmentpolicy, Smoking and the use ofall tobacco products (including combustibleand chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defenceworking environment.
The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defencepersonnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel.
All applicantsseeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defenceshould be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number ofDefence Establishments.The sift will be completed within5 working days of the vacancy closing date.
Interviews will be held on a dateto be confirmed.There will be no reimbursementfor any travel expenses for the interview.All employees joining Ministry ofDefence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probationperiod (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.Successful candidates must meetthe security requirements before they can be appointed.
The level of securityneeded is security check.To be considered for this role,qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior tosubmitting your application.Please ensure you demonstratethat you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications andmemberships in the CV section of the application form.Please see the link to our YouTube channel foradvice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-basedquestions.
Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situationsfrom work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviourrequested and how to use your 250-word limit.
If found successful for this position, you will be required toprovide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B.
Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not aproof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required.
Failure toprovide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment beingwithdrawn.Access to the NHS pension scheme isavailable to the successful candidate.There is no requirement to deploy asthis is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity ofcare required by our patients when based at home.The selection at sift stage willbe based on your CV.
At interview, you will be tested against the followingTechnical Skills:NHS Core NHSC1 CommunicationNHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People DevelopmentNHS Core NHSC4 Service ImprovementNHS Health &Wellbeing HWB6 Assessment & Treatment PlanningNHS Health &Wellbeing HWB7 Interventions & TreatmentNHS Core NHSC5 QualityWe encourage allour employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19subject to any exemptions that may apply.
Please see the attached furtherinformation document for full details.As a resultof the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled workervisa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be businesscritical.
This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsora visa.
It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will requiresponsorship under the points-based system.
Should youapply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application willbe rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veteransinitiative -The Civil Service embracesdiversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
There is a Disability ConfidentScheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selectioncriteria.
If you need to advise us that youneed additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process,please contact .
Person Specification Registration Details Essential 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.
Qualifications Essential A Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
Completed the relevant courses and experience that would be equivalent to graduate diploma level of study.
Post-graduate clinical experience.
Experience Essential Must have relevant experience in the assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal (MSK) disorders, sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions.
Registrations and Memberships Essential Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
State Registered Physiotherapist (HPC).
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.
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