Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Health MSK Physiotherapist within our welcoming, knowledgeable, and innovative occupational health team. NHS staff can often be at risk of musculoskeletal disorders due it the nature of their work.
Main duties of the job
The postholder would be responsible for the assessment of NHS staff and offer an in-house treatment, when required.
We have developed a robust AHP in-service training programme which will support your training and guide your learning. This will involve a combination of audits, e-learning, peer and 1:1 supervision, and independent learning. You will work closely with the Band 7 Occupational Health MSK Physiotherapist within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, doctors, clinical psychologists, and occupational therapist.
About us
The post holder would be part of a wider occupational health multidisciplinary team and would have the opportunity to contribute to meetings and service-related activity with the MDT and Allied health Professionals sub team. The post holder would be supported to tailor their skills to an NHS workforce and work closely with the Senior Physiotherapist in Occupational Health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the organisational values
Education & Professional Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- SRP with sufficient post registration experience
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Postgraduate Dip/Cert or equivalent qualification
Clinical skills
Essential
- Physiotherapy assessments and treatment
- Understanding of role of physiotherapy within current evolving health environment
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrably excellent customer service skills
Analytical
Essential
- A basic understanding of audit and quality assurance initiatives
Planning
Essential
- To be proactive in-service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
Autonomy
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and use initiative
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the organisational values
Education & Professional Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- SRP with sufficient post registration experience
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Postgraduate Dip/Cert or equivalent qualification
Clinical skills
Essential
- Physiotherapy assessments and treatment
- Understanding of role of physiotherapy within current evolving health environment
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrably excellent customer service skills
Analytical
Essential
- A basic understanding of audit and quality assurance initiatives
Planning
Essential
- To be proactive in-service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
Autonomy
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and use initiative
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.
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).
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.
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).
