Band 5 Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor (ERI)

Band 5 Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor (ERI)

The closing date is 21 May 2026.

At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel.

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 the Medical Centre, Vimy Lines, Catterick, DL9 3PS.

The vacant post is full-time, working 37.5 hours per week. Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.

Benefits & opportunities include:

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive and diverse working culture
• Access to Gym

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of exercise based rehabilitation, including highly specialist work in the musculo skeletal/sports and training injury area for the population at risk (PAR), meeting Standards for Better Health by using a multidisciplinary approach.

To provide a positive caring environment where patients can expect a high quality professional service.

To provide full support to the line manager in ensuring the provision of a comprehensive and professional rehabilitation service for entitled personnel. This will include undertaking highly skilled and specialist work, peer review and support to Junior/other ERIs working within the Unit.

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• Perform appropriate clinical assessments and design and implement safe and progressive exercise treatment schedules for all patients after the MO/Physiotherapist/Clinical Team Manager Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC only) has made a diagnosis.
• Communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential.
• Keep a record of all specific treatments given and a record of individual patient progression/regression in respect of such treatments on Defence Medical Information Capability Programme (DMICP) in accordance with the Standards of Proficiency to Practice (SPP). Report any findings to the MO/Physiotherapist.

Qualifications

• Ex military ERI with proof of clinical currency via CPD evidence
• OR
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) with honours in Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation or Sports Therapy, and a full graduate membership of BASRaT or the Society of Sports Therapy, and entitlement to the title Graduate Sports Rehabilitator.
• OR
• Physiotherapist (must be a member of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC .

Person Specification & EEO

• The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
• Applicants will be required to declare any outside interests and have a declaration accepted by MOD.
• Applicants must have a valid membership registration number with the relevant professional body.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS pension scheme.
• Pro Rata salary for part time hours: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum.

Other Information

All employees joining the Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6 month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements prior to appointment; the level of security needed is a security check.

Applicants must provide evidence of disability immunity to Hepatitis B (serology levels). Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the withdrawal of an offer.

Employment will not include relocation expenses. Sponsorship for a skilled worker visa is not available for this role.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. Dismissal for such behaviour within the last five years will make the applicant ineligible.

Under the Smoke Free Working Environment policy, smoking and the use of all tobacco products is not permitted in any Defence working environment.

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)