Physiotherapist

Optima Health (OH&W); Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Nottingham is seeking a Physiotherapist to deliver Occupational Health services. Responsibilities include assessing and treating clients remotely, conducting workplace assessments, and providing evidence-based rehabilitation. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, including membership in professional bodies. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care test vouchers

Flu vaccination scheme

Employee discount scheme

Life assurance

Professional registrations fees paid

Clinical Training Academy

Qualifications

• Must have a Clinical Physiotherapy Qualification.
• CSP Membership and HCPC registration are essential.
• Experience in Occupational Health Physiotherapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment to employees on a remote or face-to-face basis.
• Conduct workplace assessments and recommendations.
• Deliver evidence-based rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical Physiotherapy Qualification

Membership of the CSP

Registered member of HCPC

Post-graduate training in Occupational Health/Ergonomics

Experience providing functional assessment

Driver license & access to a vehicle

Education

Post-registration experience (minimum 18 months)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Location: Nottingham/Hybrid Working

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time or Part Time - 30 hours to 37.5 hours between Monday and Friday

Right to live & work within the UK is required for this role.

About Us

The new Optima Health is the UK market leader in the provision of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Formed by the combination of three leading businesses (Optima Health, TP Health and Healthwork), the new Optima Health provides unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Optima Health offers a structured induction and training programme in your first weeks, with touchpoints and support from your Line Manager. One of our core values is One Team and growing and developing together is our key commitment. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications.

Role Summary

To provide a leading Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service to clients with the aim of early return to work. This involves a positive bio-psychosocial approach combining functional assessment with evidence-based treatment which is underpinned with excellent clinical care. The role will provide the following services on a remote basis: triage phone calls, supported self-management, functional restoration programmes, DSE & Workplace assessments.

The post holder must be able to cover on-site working up to two days a week from 1pm until 9pm covering three different sites, and the rest of the days at home 9am-5pm. The post holder must hold a driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, detailed, and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to employees on a remote or face-to-face basis.
• Identify, assess, and advise on any workplace hazards or contributing factors to Musculoskeletal disorders.
• Conduct workplace assessments such as DSE or work-based tasks as and when required and provide advice and recommendations as appropriate.
• Always maintain clinical objectivity and impartiality in line with occupational health guidance.
• Deliver effective evidence-based rehabilitation that adheres to national clinical standards.
• Utilise a bio-psychosocial approach combined with functional assessment to address barriers to work and inform robust work recommendations.

Experience, Skills, And Knowledge Required For The Role

• Clinical Physiotherapy Qualification.
• Full Member of the CSP & Registered member of HCPC is essential.
• Post-graduate training in Occupational Health/Ergonomics.
• Minimum of 18 months experience post registration
• Previous experience or an interest in Occupational Health Physiotherapy.
• Experience of providing functional assessment and fitness for work advice.
• Driver license & access to a vehicle.

What Can We Offer You?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care test vouchers
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Professional registrations fees paid
• Clinical Training Academy

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.