Specialist Physiotherapist - Occupational Health
- NHS
- Full Time
- Sunderland
- 39959.00 - 48117.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Are you looking for the next step in your career and keen to gain experience in a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Occupational Health setting? We are offering an exciting 12month maternity cover opportunity within our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist with MSK experience who is keen to further develop their skills. The post includes structured development and training as part of our twoyear training programme, providing an excellent opportunity to build knowledge and experience in occupational health practice.
In this role, you will assess and treat NHS colleagues presenting with a varied MSK caseload in a clinic setting, alongside delivering rehabilitation within the Staff Health and Fitness Centre. You will also contribute to health promotion and preventative initiatives, working collaboratively with the wider Occupational Health and Wellbeing team.
If you are dedicated, proactive, and have an interest in developing your knowledge and skills in Occupational Health and Wellbeing, this post offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing timely, specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation for employees with acute, long-term, and complex musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. You will support employees to remain in work or return safely and promptly.
The post holder will design and deliver health promotion and preventative initiatives to reduce the impact of MSK conditions across the workforce. As a senior member of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team, you will contribute to a responsive, effective, and coordinated service, working closely within a multidisciplinary team. You will participate in clinical supervision and continuing professional development. The role also includes supporting key workstreams across South Tyneside and Sunderland.
The Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service is a forward-thinking service dedicated to supporting NHS staff health, wellbeing, and safety. The multidisciplinary team holds SEQOHS Accreditation and Better Health at Work Ambassador Status. Services include Occupational Health Physiotherapy, Nursing and Physician teams, Wellbeing, Moving and Handling, and Administration, within the HR Directorate.
Services operate across Trust sites, mainly at South Tyneside District Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital. Facilities include a staff gym, studio, and sauna. Shuttle buses support site travel. Working hours between 08:0017:00, Monday to Friday,
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to clients accessing the Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service and to undertake and manage their own caseload.
To assist in the provision of an expert specialised advice and support within scope of professional practice.
- To assist in the development of services and delivering exemplary clinical practice in all areas of the Trust, contributing to the reduction of musculoskeletal sickness across the Trust.
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Person Specification
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good record-keeping skills
- Commitment to person-centred non-discriminatory practice
- Commitment to concepts of good practice and patient and staff safety
- Commitment to personal development and lifelong learning
- Commitment to holistic model of healthcare and health and wellbeing
- Commitment to Trust values
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work alone and within a team
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to reflect on and appraise own work performance
- Good personal organisational skills
- Good planning and co-ordination of available resources, including
- personal time
- Good computer literacy skills, including Word and Excel
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
- Commitment to H&S policies and procedures
OTHER
Essential
- Able to travel independently around the county to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement new models of service delivery
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of teaching and/or presentation skills
- Membership of HCPC
- Significant postgraduate experience in a healthcare setting
- Significant postgraduate experience in management of Musculoskeletal conditions
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice directly relevant to healthcare issues
- Knowledge and use of reasoned clinical decision-making
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, CoPs
- Knowledge of current Government drivers related to practice
ATTITUDE
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working with patients/service users in care pathways and their practical applications and outcomes
- Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Occupational Health experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
SUNDERLAND
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
