Classification:
Internal
JD 0087 OH Physiotherapist TM
Department
Location
Accountable to
Clinical
Onsite or home based
Physiotherapy Manager
1. Role summary
To provide a leading Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service to clients with the aim of
early return to work. This involves a positive bio-psychosocial approach combining functional
assessment with evidence-based treatment which is underpinned with excellent clinical care.
2. Main duties and responsibilities
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Provide accurate, detailed and appropriate clinical assessment, diagnosis and
treatment to clients on a face-to-face or remote basis.
Provide a concise and precise report to management, indicating an employee’s
fitness to work and detailing any adjustments with timeframes.
Identify, assess and advise on any workplace hazards or contributing factors to
Musculoskeletal disease.
Conduct workplace assessments such as DSE or work-based tasks as and when
required and provide advice and recommendations as appropriate.
Maintain clinical objectivity and impartiality at all times 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.
Complete comprehensive assessment and treatment records in line with company
policy and national guidelines.
Contribute to the wider health and wellbeing national initiative by utilising a holistic
approach and working closely with the health trainer team to promote healthy
lifestyles.
Work collaboratively with other members of the clinical support team and admin
team to ensure optimal case management.
Provide accurate, detailed and appropriate clinical assessment, diagnosis and
treatment
to clients on a face-to-face or remote basis.
Provide a concise and precise report to management, indicating an employee’s
fitness to work and detailing any adjustments with timeframes.
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Identify, assess and advise on any workplace hazards or contributing factors to
Musculoskeletal disease.
Conduct workplace assessments such as DSE or work-based tasks as and when
required and provide advice and recommendations as appropriate.
Maintain clinical objectivity and impartiality at all times 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.
Complete comprehensive assessment and treatment records in line with company
policy and national guidelines.
Contribute to the wider health and wellbeing national initiative by utilising a holistic
approach and working closely with the health trainer team to promote healthy
lifestyles.
Work collaboratively with other members of the clinical support team and admin
team to ensure optimal case management.
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3. Knowledge, skills and expertise
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Clinical Physiotherapy Qualification (E)
Full Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (E)
Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (E)
Evidence of continuing professional development (E)
Post-graduate training in Occupational Health/Ergonomics (D)
Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and
Ergonomics (D)
Experience of using computer software including Microsoft Office (E)
Occupational Health Physiotherapy experience (D)
Previous experience of using online/computerised reporting templates/databases (D)
Experience of providing functional assessment and fitness for work advice (D)
At least three years of post-graduate clinical experience (E)
4. Key Performance Indicators
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Efficient and well organised with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
Clear and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
Ability to provide detailed reporting to the client on patient progress using standardised
report templates.
Ability to audit clinical records and outgoing reports to ensure that core clinical standards
are maintained.
A thorough understanding of clinical governance
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5. Health, safety and environment responsibilities
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Take reasonable care of your own and others health and safety.
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Co-operate with your employer, making sure you attend required training and you
understand and comply with the company's health, safety and environmental policies.
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Not to interfere with or misuse workplace facilities or equipment.
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Report any accidents, incidents or near misses through the appropriate channels in
addition to any hazards or defects observed in the workplace.
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Improve energy efficiencies at our sites, reduce or reuse materials where appropriate,
and recycle where possible.
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Report all non-conformances.
In addition to the above, managers responsibilities within the organisation are:
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Ensuring that staff are appropriately trained and supervised.
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Appropriately identify, assess and manage health, safety and environmental risks
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Undertake health and safety risk assessments and implement measures to eliminate
or control these risks.
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Ensure that accidents, incidents, near misses and any non-conformances are
reported correctly.
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Promote environmental awareness and encourage employees to minimise waste,
improve energy efficiencies and reduce their impact on their immediate and wider
surroundings.
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6. Information security responsibilities
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Ensure you comply with all aspects of our Information Security Management system.
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Ensure you read and understand our Information Security policies (e.g., Data Protection).
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Ensure full compliance with the confidentiality statement issued to you upon employment.
This includes being wary of the different types of processing that can be carried out on
information including informal communications outside of the office.
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Ensure you report any identified or suspected information security incidents and
weaknesses through the reporting system.
7. Quality responsibilities
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Ensure you comply with all aspects of our Quality Management system.
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Ensure you have read and understood our Quality Policy.
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Ensure commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction through delivering a quality
service in all aspects of your role.
This job description is intended to give an outline of the main areas of responsibility of the
post holder. It will be subject to review in conjunction with the post holder in order to meet
with current and future requirements.
The job holder is responsible for complying with the ISO standards and ensuring all policies
and processes relating to the standards are adhered to all times.
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For internal use only
Document Control
Issue date
Version
Document Ref
Responsibility
16/06/2023
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F-HR-0087
HR/Recruitment
Approved by
Reviewed by
Ruth Weanie
Dan Doran
Version
Amendment summary
Author
Date
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Dev Tailor
16/6/23
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