Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
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Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) is an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel. Are you a Band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist looking for an exciting role, working alongside the military, which offers numerous benefits and opportunities? If the answer is yes, then we are looking to appoint a professional and patient focused individual with a strong commitment to providing a high-quality service to work within our friendly and welcoming team at, Norton Manor Camp, Taunton. The vacant post is full time working 37.5 hours per week.
Job Summary
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The job is based at 40 Commando Royal Marines, Norton Manor Camp, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset TA2 6PF.
Main Duties of the Job
- Ensure the provision of a comprehensive and professional Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation service for entitled personnel.
- Undertake highly skilled and specialist work in the musculoskeletal/sports injuries area.
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team providing rehabilitation to patients.
- Deliver work primarily at Norton Manor Camp, with potential travel to other local [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Medical centres.
About Us
Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force, regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm.
Job Responsibilities
- Formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment program using evidence-based practice, manual assessment, and appropriate clinical reasoning.
- Communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential.
- Provide complex clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning.
- Use evidence-based practice, audit, outcome measures and published research to inform, measure and evaluate your own work and current practice.
Person Specification
- Essential: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Physiotherapist.
- Essential: Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
- Essential: Degree in Physiotherapy plus additional specialist training or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent.
- Essential: Relevant experience in assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal disorders, sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions.
Details
Date posted: 27 April 2026. Pay scheme: Agenda for change. Band: 6. Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time, Job share. Reference number: K0003-26-0157. Closing date: 12 May 2026.
Application Instructions
Apply via the NHS Jobs portal. The selection process includes assessment against CV and interview. For questions about the job, contact Andrew Higgins at [contact hidden]. Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship.