Physiotherapist
| Posting date: | 21 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27.05 to £30.78 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2024 |
| Location: | Fife, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Military Medical Personnel |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PHY10944 |
Summary
We are looking for a Locum Physiotherapist to cover an assignment at Leauchers Medical Centre (MoD), in Fife, Scotland.
This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MOD service personnel.
Physiotherapist - Essential Requirements:
• HCPC Registered.
• Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Post-graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
• 2 years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders.
• Previously held Physiotherapist Band 6 role or equivalent.
Physiotherapist - About the role:
Rehabilitation in the Armed Forces is delivered in three types of treatment centre.
Primary Care Rehabilitation Facilities (PCRFs):
Patients may be referred to see a physiotherapist at a PCRF which is normally based at Defence Primary Healthcare medical facilities. A physiotherapist will complete a detailed assessment within 10 working days of the first consultation and provide treatment and rehabilitation as required. Many PCRFs have an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor who can also provide injury-specific exercise therapy and advice on gradual return to fitness.
Regional Rehabilitation Units (RRUs):
If a condition cannot be managed at PCRF level, the Patient is referred to an RRU unit in the UK. The RRUs provide specialist assessment and opinion through a Multi-disciplinary Injury Assessment Clinic staffed by specialist doctors, physiotherapists and ERIs. These clinics have access to a wide range of medical imaging to make an accurate diagnosis and work out a treatment plan, while also providing additional treatment options, such as pain management.
Stanford Hall - The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC):
The role of the DMRC is to provide Consultant led rehabilitation services and supports military patients with serious musculoskeletal injuries, neurological injuries and complex trauma. Their aim is to maximise functional capability and quality of life of its patients whether they are returning to military service or transitioning to civilian life.
Physiotherapist – About Military Medical Personnel and our Benefits:
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.
Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:
· Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
· A generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme
· Flexibility of long and short term assignments to suit your availability
· Contribution towards your continued professional development (CPD) if applicable
· Free uniforms provided (if required)
· A disclosure check PVG membership in Scotland or Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this postFree blood tests and fitness to work certificates (if required)
· Free mandatory training
· Weekly payments
· Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application who will continue to look after you during your assignment
All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements and a current DBS.
We reserve the right to remove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected.
Please note that MMP does not provide working visas, and you must possess valid leave to remain and have UK work experience.
This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MOD service personnel.
Physiotherapist - Essential Requirements:
• HCPC Registered.
• Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Post-graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
• 2 years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders.
• Previously held Physiotherapist Band 6 role or equivalent.
Physiotherapist - About the role:
Rehabilitation in the Armed Forces is delivered in three types of treatment centre.
Primary Care Rehabilitation Facilities (PCRFs):
Patients may be referred to see a physiotherapist at a PCRF which is normally based at Defence Primary Healthcare medical facilities. A physiotherapist will complete a detailed assessment within 10 working days of the first consultation and provide treatment and rehabilitation as required. Many PCRFs have an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor who can also provide injury-specific exercise therapy and advice on gradual return to fitness.
Regional Rehabilitation Units (RRUs):
If a condition cannot be managed at PCRF level, the Patient is referred to an RRU unit in the UK. The RRUs provide specialist assessment and opinion through a Multi-disciplinary Injury Assessment Clinic staffed by specialist doctors, physiotherapists and ERIs. These clinics have access to a wide range of medical imaging to make an accurate diagnosis and work out a treatment plan, while also providing additional treatment options, such as pain management.
Stanford Hall - The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC):
The role of the DMRC is to provide Consultant led rehabilitation services and supports military patients with serious musculoskeletal injuries, neurological injuries and complex trauma. Their aim is to maximise functional capability and quality of life of its patients whether they are returning to military service or transitioning to civilian life.
Physiotherapist – About Military Medical Personnel and our Benefits:
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.
Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:
· Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
· A generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme
· Flexibility of long and short term assignments to suit your availability
· Contribution towards your continued professional development (CPD) if applicable
· Free uniforms provided (if required)
· A disclosure check PVG membership in Scotland or Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this postFree blood tests and fitness to work certificates (if required)
· Free mandatory training
· Weekly payments
· Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application who will continue to look after you during your assignment
All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements and a current DBS.
We reserve the right to remove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected.
Please note that MMP does not provide working visas, and you must possess valid leave to remain and have UK work experience.