Job overview

To work as an individual within the Physiotherapy team in a Specialist MSK role based at Furness General Hospital. Looking after colleagues who are referred with a standalone MSK disorder and/or work related MSK disorder. You will be providing specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice for a range of conditions and advising on workplace adjustments, with the overall aim to benefit our colleagues.

To work as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility for the management of patients on own caseload without direct supervision.

To work within the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service to develop proactive measures such as bespoke workplace assessments.

To work within the MDT at Occupational Health and Wellbeing to offer advice and provide holistic care to our colleagues.

To maintain effective communication links with patients, and associated professional practitioners regarding patient's condition, including the completion of accurate clinical records in line with trust and professional body codes of practice.

To participate in planned research and audit as required.

The post will deliver the following:

·        Provide ergonomic workplace assessments to reduce the number of referrals to OH&WB.

To provide a proactive service addressing the needs of our colleagues prior to developing MSK issues leading to periods of absence.

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:        

1.    To undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment of physical problems of a complex nature which may also include psychological and social problems, using advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment with the consent of patients and guidance of senior staff if required.

2.    To formulate an individual and agreed treatment plan based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and carry out appropriate treatment in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity and individuality. Reassessing patients’ progress and altering treatment plans as required.

3.    To formulate comprehensive discharge plans.

4.    To demonstrate highly developed physical skills inclusive of dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory skills to carry out appropriate assessment and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling.

5.    To provide ergonomic workplace assessments, return to work programmes and to recommend ergonomic and practical solutions.

6.    Where required, contribute to the on-going Health Promotions that the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service provide and then lead on Specialist MSK areas, eg back care.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. 

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. 

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. 

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.