Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
12 months Fixed Term / Secondment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly
motivated individual to join our SEQOHS accredited service based at Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Barnsley Hospitals Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team is leading innovation in the management of attendance and health and wellbeing at work. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Specialist Physiotherapist to join our dynamic, forward-thinking MSK team.
This post will provide specialised physiotherapy
services for Barnsley Hospital staff with musculoskeletal conditions, and work
autonomously to assess, treat, and manage staff referred through Occupational
Health. They will collaborate with Occupational Health professionals, HR,
Health & Safety, and managers to advise on fitness for work and
return-to-work plans. Responsibilities will include conducting workplace
assessments to prevent or reduce musculoskeletal risks for staff, patients, and
others.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly innovative Occupational Health and Wellbeing service, helping to improve staff health, prevent injury and enhance the overall wellbeing of the Barnsley Hospital workforce.
Main duties of the job
In this autonomous role, you
will provide expert, evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and treatment for
Trust employees with musculoskeletal conditions. Working collaboratively with
the Occupational Health and Wellbeing MSK Service, you will help shape and
deliver high-quality physiotherapy interventions that support staff to remain
healthy, safe and able to work.
Key Responsibilities include:
Independently assess, diagnose and treat employeesincluding those with
complex MSK presentationsand develop individualised treatment and
rehabilitation plans.
Triage and manage referrals, maintaining accurate, up-to-date clinical
records and effective communication with the Occupational Health team.
Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information to provide
accurate diagnoses, prognoses, intervention plans and discharge summaries.
Use advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment techniques
grounded in current evidence-based practice.
Work closely with the Moving and Handling Team to advise managers on
workplace adaptations and support safe working practices.
Motivate, persuade and support patients to achieve rehabilitation goals,
overcoming barriers such as language, culture, expectations and anxiety.
Provide advice, teaching and guidance to relatives, carers and other
health professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
Maintain excellent manual, sensory and palpatory skills and ensure safe
use of all physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment.
About us
We
reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description forSpecialist
Occupational Health Physiotherapist
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description forSpecialist
Occupational Health Physiotherapist
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of NHS issues.
- Awareness of confidentiality issues.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility of working practice and times.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills.
- Good communication skills written and verbal.
- Ability to teach and supervise
- Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative.
- Organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints.
- Ability to risk assess and awareness of H & S for own and others work area and caseloads.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate clinical experience, with experience in each of the following areas musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, medical/surgical/ITU and neurology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and training in relevant area.
- Experience of evidence based practice and risk assessment.
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience in the NHS in the UK as a qualified physiotherapist.
- Experience of supervision
- Rotations in non-core skill areas e.g. mental health, learning disabilities, community
- Involvement in Research and Audit projects
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group
- MCSP
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of NHS issues.
- Awareness of confidentiality issues.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility of working practice and times.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills.
- Good communication skills written and verbal.
- Ability to teach and supervise
- Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative.
- Organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints.
- Ability to risk assess and awareness of H & S for own and others work area and caseloads.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate clinical experience, with experience in each of the following areas musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, medical/surgical/ITU and neurology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and training in relevant area.
- Experience of evidence based practice and risk assessment.
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience in the NHS in the UK as a qualified physiotherapist.
- Experience of supervision
- Rotations in non-core skill areas e.g. mental health, learning disabilities, community
- Involvement in Research and Audit projects
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group
- MCSP
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).
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