Job summary
Interview date: TBC
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our SEQOHS
accredited service based at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
You will provide a specialist
physiotherapy service for the treatment of staff with musculoskeletal
conditions at Barnsley Hospital. As an autonomous practitioner, this will
encompass specialist Occupational Health Physiotherapy assessment, treatment
and management of members of staff within BHNFT and BFS with musculoskeletal
disorders.
The successful individual will act as a
source of expertise and work closely with Occupational Health Nurse
Practitioners, Physicians, Moving and Handling Team, Human Resources, Health
and Safety Department and CBUl Managers regarding an individuals fitness to
work/return to work. This may include a workplace assessment to prevent/reduce
the risk of musculoskeletal injury to staff, patients and the public (others).
Main duties of the job
The Occupational Health Service is responsible for assisting
managers in delivering the Trusts objectives, in particular:
By responding to the professional developments in Occupational Health
practice and health and safety legislation;
By the
development of new initiatives and policies to ensure that the organisation
operates lawfully and minimises health and safety risk to staff, patients and
visitors;
By the delivery
of specialist Occupational Health advice and support to staff.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check
if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band
2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Specialist Occupational Health Physiotherapist
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Specialist Occupational Health Physiotherapist
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills.
- Good communication skills written and verbal.
- Ability to teach and supervise.
- Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative.
- Organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints.
- Ability to risk assess and awareness of H & S for own and others work area and caseloads.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate clinical experience, with experience in each of the following areas musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, medical/surgical/ITU and neurology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and training in relevant area.
- Experience of evidence based practice and risk assessment.
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience in the NHS in the UK as a qualified physiotherapist.
- Experience of supervision
- Rotations in non-core skill areas e.g. mental health, learning disabilities, community
- Involvement in Research and Audit projects
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of NHS issues.
- Awareness of confidentiality issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group
- MCSP
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills.
- Good communication skills written and verbal.
- Ability to teach and supervise.
- Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative.
- Organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints.
- Ability to risk assess and awareness of H & S for own and others work area and caseloads.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate clinical experience, with experience in each of the following areas musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, medical/surgical/ITU and neurology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and training in relevant area.
- Experience of evidence based practice and risk assessment.
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience in the NHS in the UK as a qualified physiotherapist.
- Experience of supervision
- Rotations in non-core skill areas e.g. mental health, learning disabilities, community
- Involvement in Research and Audit projects
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of NHS issues.
- Awareness of confidentiality issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group
- MCSP
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
