Physiotherapist - Occupational Health

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Main Duties:

Assessment and Diagnosis: Conducting thorough assessments of employees to identify musculoskeletal conditions and other health issues affecting their work performance.

Treatment Planning: Developing individualised treatment plans based on assessments, incorporating various physiotherapy techniques and interventions.

Rehabilitation: Implementing rehabilitation programs to aid recovery and improve functional capacity, often focusing on returning employees to work.

Education and Advice: Providing education on injury prevention, ergonomics, and lifestyle modifications to promote health and well-being in the workplace.

Collaboration: Working with multidisciplinary teams, including Occupational Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists, to support employee health initiatives.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly reviewing and adjusting treatment plans based on progress and outcomes and keeping detailed records of interventions and results.

Health Promotion: Participating in workplace health promotion activities and initiatives to enhance overall employee health and reduce absenteeism.

Training and Supervision: Offering guidance and support to junior staff and students, contributing to their professional development.

Clinical Documentation: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care and compliance with legal requirements.

Reporting and Analysing:

Patient Progress Reports: Documenting treatment outcomes and progress of individual patients, including response to interventions and any changes in function or pain levels.

Data Collection: Gathering data on injury prevalence, types of conditions treated, and recovery times to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Outcome Measures: Utilising standardised outcome measures (e.g., questionnaires) to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and track patient progress over time.

Statistical Analysis: Analysing collected data to assess the impact of occupational health interventions on employee health, productivity, and absenteeism.

Audit and Review: Participating in regular audits of service delivery, patient outcomes, and adherence to protocols to ensure quality standards are met.

Activity and Outcome Reports: Contribute to the preparation of reports that summarise findings, highlight trends, and provide recommendations for workplace health initiatives.

Risk Assessment Analysis: Reviewing workplace environments and practices to identify potential health risks and suggesting changes based on findings.

Feedback Mechanisms: Implementing and analysing feedback from employees regarding physiotherapy services to improve the quality of care provided.

Communication and relationships.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Communicating effectively with a range of professionals, including Occupational Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists, Health and Safety Officers and Manual Handling Team, to facilitate workplace health initiatives.

Employee Education: Providing clear and accessible information to employees regarding their conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.

Feedback Channels: Establishing mechanisms for employees to provide feedback on services, which can inform practice improvements.

Building Trust: Developing strong rapport with employees to encourage openness and engagement in their health management.

Networking: Collaborating with other health professionals within the organisation and in the community to share knowledge, best practices, and resources.

Advocacy: Acting as an advocate for employee health and well-being within the workplace, promoting the importance of physiotherapy services and occupational health.

Training and Support: As part of the MDT offering training sessions (Back on Track) for managers and staff on injury prevention, ergonomics, and wellness strategies to foster a supportive workplace culture.

These aspects of reporting, communication, and relationship-building are crucial for effective service delivery and promoting a healthy workplace environment.

Training

Work with service users and key stakeholders to support the development and co-delivery of training programmes related to the health and wellbeing needs of the trust.

Facilitate individual and group interventions e.g. using highly developed motivational skills to achieve improvement and overcome resistance.

Clinical Governance / Quality

The post holder plays a key role in clinical governance and quality assurance, contributing to the Occupational Health National Accreditation Scheme SEQOHS (Safe, Effective, Quality Occupational Health Standards).

Patient Safety: Ensuring the highest standards of care by adhering to clinical protocols, guidelines, and evidence-based practices to minimise risks and enhance patient safety.

Quality Improvement: Participating in quality improvement initiatives, including audits and feedback mechanisms, to evaluate service delivery and patient outcomes.

Continuing Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing professional development and training to stay updated with the latest practices and advancements in physiotherapy and occupational health.

Risk Management: Identifying potential risks in service delivery and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring compliance with organisational policies.

Incident Reporting: Contributing to the reporting and analysis of incidents or adverse events to facilitate learning and improve service quality.

Adherence to Standards: Actively working to meet the SEQOHS standards by participating in audits, providing evidence of quality service delivery, and contributing to the overall compliance of the occupational health service.

Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintaining comprehensive and accurate clinical records in line with SEQOHS requirements, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility of patient information.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including, to promote a culture of quality and safety in the workplace.

Patient Feedback: Implementing and analysing feedback from employees regarding their experience of physiotherapy services to inform service improvement efforts.

Training and Development: Participating in or providing training for colleagues on best practices in physiotherapy and occupational health, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Reporting Outcomes: Regularly reporting on clinical outcomes and quality metrics to management, contributing to strategic planning and resource allocation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant first degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical environment
• Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Experience of working in Occupational health or work rehabilitation

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to interpret information and to present information to diverse groups
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Desirable

• Manage conflicting priorities

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Negotiation, motivation and influencing skills
• Evidence of time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
• Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team
• Demonstrates an ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and delegates tasks

Desirable

• Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary
• Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations
• Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7JR

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)