Advanced MSK Physiotherapist
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Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP) Advanced MSK Physiotherapist
The closing date is 12 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Locum Physiotherapist (Band 7) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RRU Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
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.
Pay rate:
PAYE £31.56 (£28.16 + £3.40 holiday pay) per hour
Umbrella - £36.29 per hour
Main duties of the job
Must be a Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
Must be Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.
Must have worked as clinical specialist in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
Must have a minimum of four years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders have previously held a position as a Lead Specialist Physiotherapist Band 7 or equivalent.
Must be able to provide evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
About us
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
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.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36.29 an hour Umbrella
Contract
Locum
Duration
33 weeks
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Q0004-42429
Job locations
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3HH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver specialist muscular-skeletal/sports and training injury rehabilitation
- To provide independent assessment, treatment and management of complex caseload of patients.
- To act as Clinical Specialist within Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) clinics.
- To act as clinical physiotherapy lead for specialist area of work e.g. sports and training injuries, biomechanics; training other staff in specialist area.
- To perform highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment of patients referred by Consultants and Medical Officers (MO) with diverse presentations and complex and chronic physical and psychological conditions and sports and training injuries.
- To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis and request investigations such as x-rays and scans.
- To use the results of investigations to assist clinical diagnosis and appropriate management of patients referring to other medical and health care professionals as appropriate.
- To assess, develop and implement physiotherapy treatment for specialist caseload, and to provide advice in specialist field.
- 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 treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have a barrier to communication e.g. minor brain injury, English as their second language.
- To be involved in teaching and guiding students, junior colleagues, exercise rehabilitation instructors, and workplace students.
- To be involved in identifying training needs and organising in-service training.
- To develop protocols to enhance the clinical development and efficacy of clinics and Special Interest Groups.
- To ensure junior colleagues are assisted with specialised assessments of more complex and diverse clinical conditions.
- To use complex physiotherapy therapeutic equipment.
- To provide complex clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for both lead consultants and on-going patient care under other health professionals.
- To adhere to processes to enable high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and Code of Specialist Physiotherapists (CSP) standards.
- To comply with processes to guarantee the safety of both patients and therapists and manage clinical risk within the work area in line with policies and guidelines.
- To maintain a high standard of confidentiality at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver specialist muscular-skeletal/sports and training injury rehabilitation
- To provide independent assessment, treatment and management of complex caseload of patients.
- To act as Clinical Specialist within Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) clinics.
- To act as clinical physiotherapy lead for specialist area of work e.g. sports and training injuries, biomechanics; training other staff in specialist area.
- To perform highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment of patients referred by Consultants and Medical Officers (MO) with diverse presentations and complex and chronic physical and psychological conditions and sports and training injuries.
- To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis and request investigations such as x-rays and scans.
- To use the results of investigations to assist clinical diagnosis and appropriate management of patients referring to other medical and health care professionals as appropriate.
- To assess, develop and implement physiotherapy treatment for specialist caseload, and to provide advice in specialist field.
- 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 treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have a barrier to communication e.g. minor brain injury, English as their second language.
- To be involved in teaching and guiding students, junior colleagues, exercise rehabilitation instructors, and workplace students.
- To be involved in identifying training needs and organising in-service training.
- To develop protocols to enhance the clinical development and efficacy of clinics and Special Interest Groups.
- To ensure junior colleagues are assisted with specialised assessments of more complex and diverse clinical conditions.
- To use complex physiotherapy therapeutic equipment.
- To provide complex clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for both lead consultants and on-going patient care under other health professionals.
- To adhere to processes to enable high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and Code of Specialist Physiotherapists (CSP) standards.
- To comply with processes to guarantee the safety of both patients and therapists and manage clinical risk within the work area in line with policies and guidelines.
- To maintain a high standard of confidentiality at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be a Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
- Must be Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.
- Must have worked as clinical specialist in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
- Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Must have a minimum of four years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders have previously held a position as a Lead Specialist Physiotherapist Band 7 or equivalent.
- Must be able to provide evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be a Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
- Must be Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.
- Must have worked as clinical specialist in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
- Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Must have a minimum of four years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders have previously held a position as a Lead Specialist Physiotherapist Band 7 or equivalent.
- Must be able to provide evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Address
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Address
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Co-Ordinator
Anna Coakley
08000448123
Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36.29 an hour Umbrella
Contract
Locum
Duration
33 weeks
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Q0004-42429
Job locations
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3HH
United Kingdom
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