Job summary
We are looking to recruit committed and enthusiastic Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists with experience in Occupational Health to join our dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary team. There is one full time permanent position and one part time permanent position available.
This exciting opportunity is also extended to Band 5 Physiotherapists who have an interest in Occupational Health to develop specialist knowledge and skills in this area and work towards a Band 6 position upon completion of preset competency criteria within a period of 12 months.
Newcastle Occupational Health Service (NewcastleOHS) provides a range of specialist services to the Trust as well as private companies. Newcastle OHS is committed to continual learning and is SEQOHS accredited. Our service operates from the main Newcastle hospitals bases- office at Regent Point with clinics at Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital. Our aim is to support health at work through expert advice to staff and to their employers.
We are committed to supporting continuing professional development and a strong training program will be provided.
- Interview Date Wednesday 03 December 2025
- 1 x 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week/1 x 18 Hours 45 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for independently managing a caseload of clients with musculoskeletal conditions referred to Occupational Health via manager and self-referral pathways. The Physiotherapist will work as part of the Occupational Health Physiotherapy Team to deliver a high standard of evidence based physiotherapy care. Assessments and advice are delivered by telephone and face to face clinics and the physiotherapist will also provide one to one gym based rehabilitation.
The Physiotherapist will provide written management reports detailing workplace recommendations and return to work advice and will also undertake workplace assessments. The ideal candidate would take a proactive and flexible approach in order to influence the health and wellbeing of employees and motivate clients by participating in various health promotion and education initiatives.
The Physiotherapist will provide clinical education and supervision for Band 5 Physiotherapists and students and will actively participate in the team's in-service training program.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 6
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex musculoskeletal caseload in the Occupational Health setting.
Band 5
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796
To work as part of an integrated OHS team managing a caseload of musculoskeletal referrals.
To build on skills and experience gained as a student or junior physiotherapist elsewhere.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 6
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex musculoskeletal caseload in the Occupational Health setting.
Band 5
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796
To work as part of an integrated OHS team managing a caseload of musculoskeletal referrals.
To build on skills and experience gained as a student or junior physiotherapist elsewhere.
Person Specification
Meets All Band 6 Criteria
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- oState Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- oExperience working as a junior/Band 5 physiotherapist gaining a broad range of experience and skills
- oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oAdvanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- oSound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
- oOrganisation and time management skills
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oAbility to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
- oAble to cope with physical demands of post including moving and handling of patients and application of a range of manual therapy techniques
Desirable
- oMember of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
- oKnowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- oKnowledge of current NHS issues e.g., NSF's Improving Working Lives
- oPrevious experience in a Band 6 level role
- oExperience of working in occupational health
- oInvolvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups
- oIT Skills
- oPresentation Skills
- oSpecialist treatment skills e.g., Manual Therapy
Meets All Band 5 Development Post Criteria
Essential
- oDegree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- oState Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- oEvidence of CPD
- oKnowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- oSound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
- oExperience in an NHS setting
- oExperience of working with patients with musculoskeletal problems
- oOrganisation and time management skills
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oIT skills
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
- oAble to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists, therapeutic moving and handling of patients and application of a range of manual therapy techniques
- Confident to work with service users and members of the MDT
Desirable
- oMember of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
- oKnowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- oExperience of carrying out audit projects
- oUnderstand the role of physiotherapy within an occupational health service
- oKnowledge of current NHS issues
- oPresentation Skills
- oClinical reasoning and specialist treatment skills
- oCar Driver
Person Specification
Meets All Band 6 Criteria
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- oState Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- oExperience working as a junior/Band 5 physiotherapist gaining a broad range of experience and skills
- oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oAdvanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- oSound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
- oOrganisation and time management skills
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oAbility to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
- oAble to cope with physical demands of post including moving and handling of patients and application of a range of manual therapy techniques
Desirable
- oMember of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
- oKnowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- oKnowledge of current NHS issues e.g., NSF's Improving Working Lives
- oPrevious experience in a Band 6 level role
- oExperience of working in occupational health
- oInvolvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups
- oIT Skills
- oPresentation Skills
- oSpecialist treatment skills e.g., Manual Therapy
Meets All Band 5 Development Post Criteria
Essential
- oDegree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- oState Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- oEvidence of CPD
- oKnowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- oSound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
- oExperience in an NHS setting
- oExperience of working with patients with musculoskeletal problems
- oOrganisation and time management skills
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oIT skills
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
- oAble to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists, therapeutic moving and handling of patients and application of a range of manual therapy techniques
- Confident to work with service users and members of the MDT
Desirable
- oMember of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
- oKnowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- oExperience of carrying out audit projects
- oUnderstand the role of physiotherapy within an occupational health service
- oKnowledge of current NHS issues
- oPresentation Skills
- oClinical reasoning and specialist treatment skills
- oCar Driver
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).
