MSK Occupational Health Case Manager

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health trust in Birmingham is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist to work as an MSK Occupational Health Case Manager. The role involves establishing a new advisory service, managing a caseload of staff with MSK health issues, and coordinating outpatient physiotherapy. Applicants should have a BSc in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and significant experience in outpatient MSK services. This is a part-time fixed-term position with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist working in Outpatient MSK services.
• Experience of orthopaedic surgical procedures and rehabilitation.
• Experience of work within Occupational Health Services.
• Experience of workplace spinal / musculoskeletal health issues.
• Experience of staff and student supervision.

Responsibilities

• Establish the MSK Occupational Health advisory service for staff.
• Provide expertise in MSK Occupational Health, managing a caseload.
• Coordinate delivery of rapid access MSK physiotherapy service.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Enthusiastic

Shows initiative

Able to prioritise / delegate

Team Worker

Education

BSc Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Evidence of relevant, specialised post-graduate courses / CPD

Job description

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist for this exciting new role to work as an MSK Occupational Health Case Manager within the Trust. The role will present opportunity to establish and develop an MSK Occupational Health advisory service to include rapid access to musculoskeletal assessment and treatment. The post holder will be responsible for establishing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.

The successful individual will manage a caseload of staff who are :

- At risk of absence due to MSK health

- Absent from work due to MSK health

- Returning to work after a period of absence due to MSK health

The post will aim to reduce sickness absence due to MSK conditions through support of staff members and their manager.

Alongside their case manager role, the post holder will also manage a small caseload of musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy patients.

Main duties of the job

Staff development is positively encouraged at undergraduate, post-graduate and research levels within the Therapies department and is supported by regular in-service training. Clinical support and development is available from a large APP team and managerial project support through senior management teams. The department has close links with Research and Development with audit and research actively encouraged.

Flexible working hours apply and the physiotherapy outpatient service operates extended hours and you may be required to work evenings and at weekends.

Core responsibilities

To establish an MSK Occupational Health advisory service for staff at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and to lead, develop and evaluate the service, reporting to the Therapy Service Senior Leadership Team.

To provide expertise and act as lead specialist in MSK Occupational Health, managing a caseload of ROH Employees to support them to remain at work and assist both managers and employees with return to work and redeployment plans.

Provide comprehensive MSK and biopsychosocial assessment of ROH employees to enable development of individual management plans.

To coordinate the delivery of a rapid access MSK physiotherapy service to staff from The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Details

Date posted 04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata if part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

303-7514170

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol Road South

Northfield

B31 2AP

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training – Essential

• BSc Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of relevant, specialised post-graduate courses / CPD

Qualifications and Training – Desirable

• MSc Modules
• Post graduate qualification in Occupational Health

Other Job Requirements – Essential

• Evidence of Self-directed CPD
• Committed to profession and role
• Driving licence and access to vehicle

Other Job Requirements – Desirable

• Involved in Branch / Special Interest Groups

Experience – Essential

• Significant experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist working in Outpatient MSK services
• Experience of orthopaedic surgical procedures and rehabilitation
• Experience of work within Occupational Health Services
• Experience of workplace spinal / musculoskeletal health issues
• Experience of staff and student supervision

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of analysing and interpreting complicated data

Skills – Essential

• Excellent communicator
• Enthusiastic
• Shows initiative
• Able to prioritise / delegate
• Team Worker

Knowledge – Essential

• Ability to lead and develop others
• Proven teaching ability
• Knowledge of clinical audit and evidence based practice.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Knowledge of government, professional and work-related policies.

Knowledge – Desirable

• Advanced report writing skills.

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

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol Road South

Northfield

B31 2AP

Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)