MSK Physiotherapist

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Location: Hybrid Working/Darlington & Gateshead

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Right to live & work within the UK is required for this role.

The new Optima Health is the UK market leader in the provision of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Formed by the combination of three leading businesses (Optima Health, TP Health and Healthwork), the new Optima Health provides unrivalled clinical expertise and tailored solutions to our clients. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Optima Health offers a structured induction and training programme in your first weeks, with touchpoints and support from your Line Manager. One of our core values is One Team, with a commitment to growing and developing together. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications to support your career journey.

To provide a leading Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service to clients with the aim of early return to work. This involves a positive bio-psychosocial approach combining functional assessment with evidence-based treatment, underpinned by excellent clinical care. The role provides the following services on a remote basis: triage phone calls, supported self-management, functional restoration programmes, DSE and Workplace assessments.

The role requires you to provide occupational health services across two different clients within the North East. The post holder must be able to cover onsite working two days per week in Darlington from 08:30 to 16:30. The other three days involve supporting a separate client, completing two days onsite (hours 13:00–21:00) and one home-working day (08:30–16:30). You will complete a mixture of occupational health assessments, fitness to work reports, and follow-up reviews across both onsite and home-working days. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.

Example Schedule

Monday – Onsite Darlington 08:30–16:30

Tuesday – Onsite Darlington 08:30–16:30

Wednesday – Onsite Gateshead 13:00–21:00

Thursday – Onsite Gateshead 13:00–21:00

Friday – Home Working 08:30–16:30

• Provide accurate, detailed, and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to employees on a remote or face-to-face basis.
• Identify, assess, and advise on any workplace hazards or contributing factors to Musculoskeletal disorders.
• Conduct workplace assessments such as DSE or work-based tasks as required and provide advice and recommendations as appropriate.
• Always maintain clinical objectivity and impartiality in line with occupational health guidance.
• Deliver effective evidence-based rehabilitation that adheres to national clinical standards.
• Utilise a bio-psychosocial approach combined with functional assessment to address barriers to work and inform robust work recommendations.

• Clinical Physiotherapy Qualification.
• Full Member of the CSP & Registered member of HCPC is essential.
• Minimum of 18 months experience post registration
• Post-graduate training in Occupational Health/Ergonomics.
• Previous experience or an interest in Occupational Health Physiotherapy.
• Experience of providing functional assessment and fitness for work advice.
• Driver license & access to a vehicle.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care test vouchers
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Professional registrations fees paid
• Clinical Training Academy

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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