Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service working 18 hours per week. The service is based across both Warrington and Halton sites. You will be employed by the Therapy Service at WHH and work within the Occupational Health Team. Main duties of the job The post holder will assess and treat WHH staff members who are referred or who self-refer into the service with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. You will need to have extensive experience of working in a musculoskeletal environment with advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills as you are often the initial contact for the staff member. Communication with staff, managers and other health professionals to achieve the optimum outcomes for our staff members. The post holder will also be involved in Health Promotion activities and there will be opportunities to undertake ergonomic workplace assessments including DSE assessments. Take an active role in the development of and implementation of the Occupational Health Service, specifically the Therapy element of this service with the development of related policies Referrals are also received from Managers requesting advice on fitness for work, and any adjustments required to enable staff to continue in work. You will also be actively involved in developing plans for staff, to facilitate a safe return to work. About us Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 370-CSS7AHP-V1181-A Job locations Warrington and Halton Hospitals Occupational Health Team Warrington WA5 1QG Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached document for a full Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached document for a full Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent Desirable Qualification in Occupational Health Physiotherapy Experience Essential Able to demonstrate experience as a Specialist Therapist in the management of MSK conditions Desirable Able to demonstrate clinical experience within the Occupational Health area of work Knowledge and Skills Essential Interpersonal skills Desirable evidence of previous teaching experience Knowledge and skills Essential Leadership skills Desirable Evidence of research and audit Knowledge and skills Essential To have highly developed skills for the management of MSK conditions Desirable knowledge of how to manage ergonomic workplaces issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent Desirable Qualification in Occupational Health Physiotherapy Experience Essential Able to demonstrate experience as a Specialist Therapist in the management of MSK conditions Desirable Able to demonstrate clinical experience within the Occupational Health area of work Knowledge and Skills Essential Interpersonal skills Desirable evidence of previous teaching experience Knowledge and skills Essential Leadership skills Desirable Evidence of research and audit Knowledge and skills Essential To have highly developed skills for the management of MSK conditions Desirable knowledge of how to manage ergonomic workplaces issues 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). Additional information 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 Employer name Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Address Warrington and Halton Hospitals Occupational Health Team Warrington WA5 1QG Employer's website https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)