Specialist Physiotherapist within Occupational Health

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust; Willerby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare organization is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist for its Occupational Health department. This role involves providing expert occupational health services, conducting ergonomic assessments, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have experience in occupational health and relevant qualifications. The organization offers a range of unique benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Enhanced leave package

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Physiotherapist with experience in occupational health.
• MSK specialist Registered Nurse with occupational health experience.
• Strong knowledge of statutory Health & Safety Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on fitness for work and ergonomic assessments.
• Assist in delivering OH services to the Trust and external contracts.
• Conduct workplace assessments and provide specialist reports.

Skills

Experience in occupational health service

Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation

Ergonomic assessment skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Physiotherapy degree

MSK specialization (for Registered Nurses)

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist – Occupational Health

We are looking for applicants to apply for the post of Specialist Physiotherapist within Occupational Health. This role is suitable for a Physiotherapist who has experience within working an occupational health service in the past or an MSK specialist Registered Nurse who has worked within an occupational health service previously.

The successful post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing a quality Occupational Health and Well being service to employees of the Trust and several external contracts from both the private and public sector.

The main duty of the role will be to assist in the delivery of Occupational Health and Wellbeing (OH) services to Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, working from the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department and offsite as part of a multidisciplinary team and on an individual basis. The role involves undertaking a range of occupational health related clinical activities in line with statutory Health & Safety Legislation, mandatory and local policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to the Trust and external contracts on fitness for work/returns to work and to provide workplace ergonomic assessments (including DSE assessment advice) to prevent/reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury.
• Promote good musculoskeletal health.
• Work alongside the current Health of Service and Occupational Health Managers to deliver an Occupational Health Service from a Physiotherapy perspective.
• Provide physiotherapy, occupational health case management advice to staff, management and HR.
• Provide early and easy access to high standard physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice, and facilitate the early and safe return to work of staff on sickness absence through workplace assessment and phased return to work programmes.
• Liaise with external health care providers as appropriate regarding individuals' fitness to work/return to work.
• Undertake regular workplace assessments (including workplace site visits and DSE related advice) and provide specialist reports and advice to management.
• Involvement with appropriate working groups, initiatives and health programmes.
• Continuously evaluate and develop the Occupational Health Physiotherapy service alongside the Occupational Health management team.
• Participate in developing and implementing relevant Occupational Health Policies and standards.
• Remain a subject expert within Physiotherapy within an occupational health service.

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapist with experience working in an occupational health service.
• MSK specialist Registered Nurse who has worked within an occupational health service previously.
• Strong knowledge of statutory Health & Safety Legislation and local policies.
• Experience with occupational health assessments and ergonomic advice.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and independently.

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

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