Specialist Physiotherapist

at  Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Applicants are now welcome to apply for the post of Specialist Physiotherapist.
The successful post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing a quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing service to employees of the Trust and several external contracts from both the private and public sector.
The main duty of the role will be to assist in the delivery of Occupational Health and Wellbeing (OH) services to Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. To work from the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department and offsite as part of a multidisciplinary team and on an individual basis. To undertake a range of clinical activities in line with statutory Health & Safety Legislation, mandatory and local policies and procedures.
You will provide expert advice to the Trust and external contracts on fitness for work/returns to work and to provide workplace ergonomic assessments to prevent/reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury. To promote good musculoskeletal health and will provide physio treatment as appropriate.
Lead/develop and evaluate the Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service in conjunction with the Occupational Health Manager, to provide physiotherapy advice to other OH team members, management and HR.
Provide early and easy access to high standard, highly specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice.
Facilitate the early and safe return to work of staff on sickness absence through workplace assessment and phased return to work programmes.
Liaise with external health care providers as appropriate regarding individuals’ fitness to work/return to work.
Undertake regular workplace assessments and provide specialist reports and advice to management.
Involvement with appropriate working groups, initiatives and health programmes.
Continuously evaluate and develop the Occupational Health Physiotherapy service.
Participate in developing and implementing relevant Occupational Health Policies and standards.
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Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
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