Occupational Health Physiotherapist

Greys Specialist Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist recruitment company is seeking an Occupational Health Physiotherapist for a temporary 3-month contract in Barnsley. The role involves assessing and treating employees with complex musculoskeletal issues, managing referrals, and providing expert advice. Ideal candidates will be registered with the HCPC and possess advanced clinical reasoning skills. This position offers a competitive rate of pay and requires flexibility. Join us to make a real difference in workplace health and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory for this role.
• Candidates must possess an advanced level of clinical reasoning and treatment skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat employees with complex MSK presentations.
• Manage referrals and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Use clinical reasoning to provide diagnoses and intervention plans.

Skills

Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Flexibility of working practice

Specialised level of clinical reasoning

Good communication skills

Teamwork ability

Organisational and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under time pressures

Risk assessment awareness

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy

Education

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy

Job description

Occupational Health Physiotherapist

Temporary: 3 month contract
Rate: Competitive
Location: Barnsley

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and motivated Occupational Health Physiotherapist.

Main duties

• Independently assess, diagnose and treat employees including those with complex MSK presentations and develop individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Triage and manage referrals, maintaining accurate, up-to-date clinical records and effective communication with the Occupational Health team.
• Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information to provide accurate diagnoses, prognoses, intervention plans and discharge summaries.
• Use advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment techniques grounded in current evidence-based practice.
• Work closely with the Moving and Handling Team to advise managers on workplace adaptations and support safe working practices.
• Motivate, persuade and support patients to achieve rehabilitation goals, overcoming barriers such as language, culture, expectations and anxiety.
• Provide advice, teaching and guidance to relatives, carers and other health professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Maintain excellent manual, sensory and palpatory skills and ensure safe use of all physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment.

Qualifications and skills

• Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Flexibility of working practice and times.
• Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative.
• Organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under time pressures and constraints.
• Ability to risk assess and awareness of H & S for own and others work area and caseloads.
• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.

For all the information on this position, call Aurene on or email (url removed)

Greys is a leading specialist occupational health recruitment company who works with many leading organisations within the UK. If you are an Occupational Health Technician, Occupational Health Nurse, Occupational Health Advisor, Occupational Health Manager, Occupational Health Physician, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Case Manager looking for permanent, contract, ad-hoc or sessional work please contact us.