MSK Physiotherapist

Job Title: Physiotherapist
Location: Durham DH6/Hybrid
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.

About Us:

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 is more than the consolidation of the individual legacy businesses, our combined and complementary capability means we can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Role Summary:

The Occupational Health Physiotherapist plays a key role in assessing, treating, and supporting employees with musculoskeletal and physical health conditions to promote safe, effective, and sustainable return to work. The post holder will carry out face-to-face or virtual initial assessments and produce detailed, objective reports providing clear advice on fitness to work, functional capability, and recommended workplace adjustments. The role also involves delivering evidence-based physiotherapy treatment, conducting self-management support calls, and completing follow-up reviews to monitor progress and ensure optimal recovery outcomes. The role will provide the following services on a remote and F2F basis dependant on the contractual agreements; initial phone calls, supported self-management, functional restoration programmes, DSE & Workplace assessments and treatment.

The role will require you to provide occupational health services to an e-commerce company twice per week (between Monday – Thursday) at the clients site in Durham DH6. The onsite working hours will be 1pm-9pm. All other working days will be remote working 8:30-16:30. Due to the site location, the post holder must hold a driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 and when 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.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the Role:

• 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.

What Can We Offer You?

• 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.