Rehabilitation Instructor
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Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP) Rehabilitation Instructor
The closing date is 29 December 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Locum Rehabilitation Instructor to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at HMS Seahawk (Culdrose) Medical Centre, in Helston, Cornwall.
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:
£25.92 per hour
Main duties of the job
- Manage patients from the Navy, Army and RAF that present with musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and deliver appropriate exercise rehabilitation to return serving personnel to full fitness and maximise operational effectiveness.
- Perform appropriate clinical assessments and design and implement safe and progressive exercise treatment programmes for patients in accordance with the ERI Standards of Proficiency to Practice.
- Keep a record of all specific treatments given including individual patient programme exercises and group therapy sessions.
- Delivering group-based exercise therapy sessions (up to a max of 15 patients) to restore normal function in co-ordination, balance, posture, walking/running re-education, lifting and carrying, mobilisation and strengthening, recreational therapy and pool-based rehab/fitness sessions.
- Work as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team provide a comprehensive and professional rehab service.
- Develop good working relationships and work collaboratively with managers and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Adhere and contribute to all aspects of clinical governance and assurance.
- Communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for treatment, good understanding of their condition and treatment plan.
- To communicate complex information clearly through presentations and in writing to patients and other members of the MDT.
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.
Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25.92 an hour Umbrella
Contract
Locum
Duration
21 weeks
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Q0004-43201
Job locations
Helston
Cornwall
TR12 7RH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage patients from the Navy, Army and RAF that present with musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and deliver appropriate exercise rehabilitation to return serving personnel to full fitness and maximise operational effectiveness.
- Perform appropriate clinical assessments and design and implement safe and progressive exercise treatment programmes for patients in accordance with the ERI Standards of Proficiency to Practice.
- Keep a record of all specific treatments given including individual patient programme exercises and group therapy sessions.
- Delivering group-based exercise therapy sessions (up to a max of 15 patients) to restore normal function in co-ordination, balance, posture, walking/running re-education, lifting and carrying, mobilisation and strengthening, recreational therapy and pool-based rehab/fitness sessions.
- Work as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team provide a comprehensive and professional rehab service.
- Develop good working relationships and work collaboratively with managers and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Adhere and contribute to all aspects of clinical governance and assurance.
- Communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for treatment, good understanding of their condition and treatment plan.
- To communicate complex information clearly through presentations and in writing to patients and other members of the MDT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage patients from the Navy, Army and RAF that present with musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and deliver appropriate exercise rehabilitation to return serving personnel to full fitness and maximise operational effectiveness.
- Perform appropriate clinical assessments and design and implement safe and progressive exercise treatment programmes for patients in accordance with the ERI Standards of Proficiency to Practice.
- Keep a record of all specific treatments given including individual patient programme exercises and group therapy sessions.
- Delivering group-based exercise therapy sessions (up to a max of 15 patients) to restore normal function in co-ordination, balance, posture, walking/running re-education, lifting and carrying, mobilisation and strengthening, recreational therapy and pool-based rehab/fitness sessions.
- Work as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team provide a comprehensive and professional rehab service.
- Develop good working relationships and work collaboratively with managers and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Adhere and contribute to all aspects of clinical governance and assurance.
- Communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for treatment, good understanding of their condition and treatment plan.
- To communicate complex information clearly through presentations and in writing to patients and other members of the MDT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must meet one of the following:
- Hold a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation and maintain a Full Graduate Membership with the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BaSRaT)
- Hold a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy and maintain Full Graduate Membership of the Society of Sports Therapy (SST).
- Be a qualified military ERI having successfully completed the Joint Services School of Exercise Rehabilitation Instructors (JSSERI) course.
- Hold a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HSPC).
- Where an ex-military ERI are employed and the completion of the RCP cannot be met, the individual must show evidence of clinical currency when being employed within their respective agency. Completion of the RCP must happen on employment.
- Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.
Experience
Essential
- Must have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience managing group/class-based exercise therapy for musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, including evidence of treating MSK injuries gained within the last 2 years.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must meet one of the following:
- Hold a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation and maintain a Full Graduate Membership with the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BaSRaT)
- Hold a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy and maintain Full Graduate Membership of the Society of Sports Therapy (SST).
- Be a qualified military ERI having successfully completed the Joint Services School of Exercise Rehabilitation Instructors (JSSERI) course.
- Hold a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HSPC).
- Where an ex-military ERI are employed and the completion of the RCP cannot be met, the individual must show evidence of clinical currency when being employed within their respective agency. Completion of the RCP must happen on employment.
- Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.
Experience
Essential
- Must have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience managing group/class-based exercise therapy for musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, including evidence of treating MSK injuries gained within the last 2 years.
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
Helston
Cornwall
TR12 7RH
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
Helston
Cornwall
TR12 7RH
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
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25.92 an hour Umbrella
Contract
Locum
Duration
21 weeks
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Q0004-43201
Job locations
Helston
Cornwall
TR12 7RH
United Kingdom
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