MSK Specialist - Physiotherapist

Musculoskeletal Specialist - Physiotherapist

Location: Tewkesbury (Hybrid working available - 2 days per week in Worcestershire clinic)

Status: Full-time, permanent - Monday to Friday 9-5.30

Salary: £28 - 35k DOE

We are looking for a qualified Physiotherapist to join our Corporate Health team as an MSK Specialist to support the delivery of Musculoskeletal services across all business service channels. You will be a true specialist in MSK and incorporate this into HCML's integrated model. To undertake a holistic multidisciplined assessment (by telephone or face to face) and to consider clinical, personal and occupational or social risk factors and the impact of these on their condition or on their ability to work. This role offers hybrid working and is based in our Tewkesbury office, with up to 2 days per week spent at our Worcestershire clinic to offer support for chronic pain.

Key responsibilities:

• To deliver MSK induction training to new starters
• Use skill set combined with evidence and data to identify areas of MSK development across all business service channels.
• To work closely with Health Care Plan to deliver clinical scrutiny for MSK intervention
• Deliver 1:1 or group coaching for case managers to improve their basic MSK knowledge
• To deliver appropriate MSK calls including (but not limited to); guided self-help, aches and pains, medical solutions.
• To monitor incoming referrals through MSK dashboards
• To hold a caseload within Functional Restoration Service (NHS), deliver 1:1 and group sessions from locations within Worcestershire.
• To maintain knowledge of the Functional Restoration Program (NHS) and work with the MSK team to develop the service and identify areas of improvement.
• To be instrumental in the multidisciplinary assessment process by ensuring detailed information is gained sufficient to assess: clinical, personal and occupational and social risk factors.
• Expert knowledge of clinical pathways and an understanding of non-clinical pathways
• Identify any obstacles to recovery including any psychosocial factors.
• To work seamlessly with the Case Management Team and Health Care Plan to add a three-dimensional approach to the case but specifically to review objective measurements where appropriate.
• To work within the standards of conduct, performance and ethics of the appropriate professional body e.g. HCPC.

• 25 days annual leave
• Your birthday off
• 6% company pension contribution
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Medicash Health plan
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental leave
• 2 voluntary days per year
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Wellbeing Seminars
• CPD opportunities
• Professional memberships paid for (role dependent)

Key Skills and Experience:

• BSc in Physiotherapy
• Membership with an appropriate governing body
• Demonstrate a broader general knowledge of a multidisciplinary assessment e.g. postural issues; psychosocial factors and nutrition.
• Ability to use CRM and any other appropriate systems clinical system.
• Ability to use Microsoft office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint effectively.
• Demonstrate confident telephone skills using effective listening and empathy with employees and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of general Occupational Health and Legal principles.

This role would suit someone with a background as a Physiotherapist, MSK Practitioner, Case Manager or similar.