Job SummaryWe are looking for a Locum Physiotherapist (Band 6) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Brize Norton Medical Centre, in Carterton, Oxfordshire. This is a locum role (15 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.
Pay rate:PAYE - £27.05 (£24.14 + £2.91 holiday pay) per hour
Umbrella - £31.11 per hour
Main duties of the jobJob Description:- To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)).
- To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries.
- To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care.
- 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 for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language.
- To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units.
- To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations.
About usAbout 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
- Free uniforms provided (if required)
- A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
- Free mandatory training
- Weekly payments
- Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment
All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.
Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.DetailsDate posted20 July 2026
Pay schemeOther
Salary£31.11 an hour
Umbrella. £27.05 (£24.14 + £2.91 holiday pay) an hour PAYE
ContractLocum
Duration3 weeks
Working patternPart-time
Reference numberQ0004-42178
Job locationsCarterton
Oxfordshire
OX18 3LX
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilities- To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)).
- To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries.
- To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care.
- 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 for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language.
- To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units.
- To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations.
- To provide clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for other medical professionals and, where appropriate the military Chain of Command (CoC).
- To support any relevant audit and research activity.
- To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances and aids, attaining competence prior to use and including the identification and reporting of work service requirements and repair needs within the department.
- To ensure the care, maintenance and proper use of materials, equipment and stationary and the accurate administration of any allocated inventories.
- To maintain high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and professional standards.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Must have experience working at post-graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
- Must have a minimum of two years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders. This shall be evidenced within the CV.
- Must have previously held a position as a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 or equivalent.
- Must have evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
QualificationsEssential- Must be HCPC Registered.
- Must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
- Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Must have experience working at post-graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
- Must have a minimum of two years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders. This shall be evidenced within the CV.
- Must have previously held a position as a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 or equivalent.
- Must have evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
QualificationsEssential- Must be HCPC Registered.
- Must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
- Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameHoneybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
AddressCarterton
Oxfordshire
OX18 3LX
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameHoneybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
AddressCarterton
Oxfordshire
OX18 3LX
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Recruitment Co-Ordinator
Anna Coakley
info@militarymedicalpersonnel.com
08000448123
DetailsDate posted20 July 2026
Pay schemeOther
Salary£31.11 an hour
Umbrella. £27.05 (£24.14 + £2.91 holiday pay) an hour PAYE
ContractLocum
Duration3 weeks
Working patternPart-time
Reference numberQ0004-42178
Job locationsCarterton
Oxfordshire
OX18 3LX
United Kingdom
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