We are currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced MSK Physiotherapist to join our talented, multidisciplinary musculoskeletal team here at Health Partners Group. Whilst experience in Occupational Health would be advantageous, it is not essential. We are also willing to accept enquiries from new or recently qualified physiotherapists who may be interested in our Graduate Training Programme.
In this exciting and varied role, you will be based on-site at our client’s sites in Barrow-in-Furness supporting their employees with musculoskeletal health concerns and injuries. For this reason, a car driver would be preferred.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an exceptional MSK service, making a meaningful difference to the everyday lives of the employees on-site. The role focuses on minimising employee illness, injury, and absence, whilst also working hard to restore function, after injury or illness.
This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and experience within a supportive and dynamic team environment, working alongside a range of professionals in a fast-paced and rewarding setting.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing accurate clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.
- Effectively rehabilitating employees with MSK disorders, whether work‑related or not.
- Maintaining comprehensive assessment and treatment records.
- Collecting statistical information to support report generation.
- Contributing to or running health promotion events.
- Classifying presenting musculoskeletal disorders into work‑relatedness categories.
- Preparing reports for management, detailing fitness to work and recommending adjustments, either short‑term, long‑term, or permanent.
- Communicating effectively with the wider occupational health team.
- Conducting DSE (Display Screen Equipment) assessments and offering prophylactic advice. Recommending changes or equipment required following DSE assessments (training for this is provided).
What We Are Looking For
- Degree (MSc or BSc) in Physiotherapy.
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Preferably a minimum of 2 years specialising in musculoskeletal care, or for new graduates a desire to specialise in this area.
- Proficient in IT and comfortable using relevant systems.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Customer‑focused, flexible, efficient, and highly organised.
- Able to plan and prioritise work to achieve objectives set in collaboration with the Team Leader for your business unit.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications
- Knowledge of workplace ergonomics and fitness for work assessments.
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
- Membership of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE).
Hours
This role is full time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday. The working hours are 8am to 4.45pm between Monday to Thursday, and 8am to 12.30pm on Fridays.
Location
On-site working at our client site in Barrow-in-Furness.
For experienced clinicians we are offering a competitive salary range between £38,000 and £42,000.
For newly qualified staff who would be expected to complete our supportive Graduate Training Programme, the salary is £32,000 which increases following successful completion.
Company Benefits
- Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
- Contributory pension scheme up to 6%.
- Life assurance.
- Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit).
- Discounted gym membership.
- Health cashback plan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Physiotherapist - Barrow-in-Furness employer: Health Partners Group
Health Partners Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With flexible working hours in the vibrant city of Cardiff, employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for growth within the organisation, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in occupational health.