Occupational Health Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist with musculoskeletal (MSK) experience who is willing to develop their skills through our 2-year training programme. In this role, you will be involved in assessing and treating our NHS colleagues with a mix of musculoskeletal caseload in a clinic setting as well as rehabilitation in the staff health & fitness centre.
You will also be involved in health promotion and preventive work alongside the team. If you are motivated, dedicated, and have an interest in gaining knowledge in Occupational Health and Wellbeing, this post would be an ideal opportunity for you.
Occupational Health & Wellbeing are a forward-thinking and evolving service, passionate and focused on supporting our NHS colleagues. The Occupational Health Physiotherapists are part of the multi-disciplinary and Maintaining Excellence Better Health at Work Award winning Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team.
The Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service includes OH Physiotherapy Service, OH Nursing/Physician Team, Wellbeing Team, Moving and Handling Team, Admin Team, and is part of the Human Resources Directorate.
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing timely and appropriate specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation for our employees with acute and long-term complex musculoskeletal conditions. You will be responsible for supporting employees with MSK conditions to remain at work or return in a timely manner. The post holder will also design and deliver health promotion sessions to prevent or reduce MSK conditions within the workforce.
As part of the role, you will act as a senior member of the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Team providing a responsive, effective, and coordinated service in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in clinical supervision and continuing professional development including the 2-year training programme. You will support and champion other related work programmes within South Tyneside and Sunderland e.g., clinical governance, risk management, and health and safety.
The Team works across all Trust sites, with the main departments being situated on South Tyneside District Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital sites, with our staff Health and Fitness centre on the Sunderland Royal site, which has a fully equipped gym, studio with over 22 classes per week, and steam and sauna facilities. Trust shuttle buses operate throughout the day between the two main sites. We offer flexible working; the department's current opening times are 08:00-17:00 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 people's 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 workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression, and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 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, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support, and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job responsibilities
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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 expert specialised advice and support within the 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.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
* Excellent written and oral communication 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 a holistic model of healthcare and health and wellbeing.
* Commitment to Trust values.
Other
* 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.
* Current membership of local and national relevant interest group(s) e.g. ACPOCHE.
Qualifications
* 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.
* A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm.
* Commitment, motivation, and adaptability.
Skills
* 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 coordination 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.
Experience
* 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.
* 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.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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