Annex A to

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POST HRMS Position Number:

SKILLS PROFILE

Position Title: Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist Branch: DPHC - LS

Location: Chatham Grade/Rank: Band 6 Clearance: DBS, SV

HRMS Job Family: NHS - AfC HRMS Job Code:

Minimum Tour Length: 2 years Maximum Tour Length:

Working Hours/Pattern: 37.5 hrs

Is the Post identified as Critical to the Y: Reason: Medical

Business:

Allowances Associated with the Post: Type:

Line Manager Position Title: CMP

Line Manager HRMS Position Number:

Job Purpose:
1. Support Defence Primary HealthCare (DPHC) in delivery of a safe and effective primary
healthcare service within the firm base at the regional level in order to enhance and sustain the
operational effectiveness.

2. To provide a high standard of physiotherapy and rehabilitation service to service recruits,

permanent staff and entitled personnel including specialist work in the musculoskeletal /sports training
injuries. Act as a clinical physiotherapist for musculoskeletal injuries and contribute to training other staff in
specialist areas.
 Main Job Objectives Percent
1. The Band 6 Physiotherapist is clinically and administratively accountable to the
CMP/LM based in the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Chatham.

CMP
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Band 6 Physiotherapist

2. Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of recruits and permanent staff

with musculoskeletal conditions presenting at PCRF Chatham.

3. Provision of gym based rehabilitation activities including design and supervision of

individual rehabilitation programmes from initial presentation to return to high level functional
activities.

4. Supervision of functional testing in support of Initial Medical Assessment process and

routine grading reviews.

5. Liaison with Training Teams in support of patient management decisions.

6. Responsible for timely collection of data in support of service evaluation.

7. Responsible for the timely completion and recording of all mandatory training courses
and any others as directed by LS RHQ.

8. Responsible for application and implementation of Equipment Care Policy within the
department e.g. completion of 373’s and fault reporting/recording through appropriate
channels.

9. Provision of mentorship and teaching to ERI’s, students, Drs, Nurses and Medics.
10. Supporting the induction process for new staff and locums.

11. Assisting in the provision of appropriate stock levels of consumables by providing

feedback where appropriate.

12. Complete compliance with appraisal process.

13. The preparation of suitable hand-over reports prior to periods of absence.

14. Participation in the clinical mentorship programme as per DDR policy.

15. Total compliance with CSP standards of practice including all aspects of healthcare
governance. In particular:
a. Personal commitment to ongoing continuing professional development through
internal and external courses, presentation and organisation of internal in-service
training sessions, peer reviews and maintenance of Professional Portfolio

b. Submission of appropriate SERs.

c. Compliance with Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C) and Health & Safety
procedures

d. Documentation and continual review of physiotherapy and rehabilitation related

working procedures.

16. The development and maintenance of professional standards to the highest

attainable levels

17. Carry out other professional duties within the unit as required e.g. attendance and
participation at Unit Health Committee meetings.

MANAGERIAL

18. Participate in developing protocols to enhance the clinical development and efficacy
of clinics and participate in clinical meetings.

19. Participate in quality improvement and clinical audit programmes. Carry out clinical
audit by selecting purposeful and systematic audits for the benefit of the department. This is
to include process audits and key performance indicators where appropriate.
 Post Skills Profile

CS Success Profiles:

Essential:
Seeing the Big Picture Communicating & Influencing
Changing and Improving Developing Self & Others
Making Effective Decisions X Managing a Quality Service X
Leadership X Delivering at Pace X
Working Together X

Desirable:
Seeing the Big Picture X Communicating & Influencing
Changing and Improving X Developing Self & Others X
Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service
Leadership Delivering at Pace
Working Together

Functional Competences: Essential/Desirable Level: A / P / E

(As appropriate)
2 years MSK experience Desirable

NHS KSF DIMENSIONS Essential

C1 – Communication – Level 3
C2 – Personal and People Development – Level 3
C3 – Health, Safety and Security – Level 2-3
C4 – Service Improvement – Level 1-2
C5 – Quality – Level 3
C6 – Equality and Diversity – Level 2
HWB6 – Assessment and Treatment Planning – Level 4
HWB7 – Interventions and Treatments – Level 3-4
IK1 – Information Processing – Level 1

Professional/external qualifications/Professional Essential/Desirable Level

Registrations required:
(As appropriate)
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Essential Bsc

CSP and HPC registration Essential

Post Mandatory Training (Add as appropriate for the role:
BLS + AED
Anaphylaxis
Caldicott
Display Screen Equipment
Equality and Diversity
Fire Safety Awareness
IP+C
Annual Threat and Security Brief
Manual Handling
Safeguarding Children level 1+2
Defence Information Passport
Business Continuity
Environmental Awareness
Health and Safety Awareness
Unconscious Bias
Well being Resilience and Stress
Basic IT security
Office Safety
Counter Fraud and Corruption

Health & Safety:

Post holder must be fully acquainted with the Establishment’s Health & Safety and Environmental
Protection Regulations and Procedures at PCRF Chatham and complete all mandatory training.
Equality & Diversity:
Post holder must adhere to Departmental Equality & Diversity Policies and complete all appropriate
mandatory training requirements.

Current Post Holder:

Name:
Signature:

Current Line Manager:

Name:
Signature:

Date Agreed:

Date for Review: