Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Occupational Health Clinical Specialist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
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GBP 51,657 - 58,785 per year

Posted 12 day(s) ago

Reference: 151-NM420


Job summary

We areseeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Health Physiotherapist to provide a highly specialised service for staff across Frimley Health. This is anew andexciting opportunity todevelop ajoint Physiotherapy and Occupational Healthservice for staff delivering safe, evidence-based care, support staff wellbeing, and contributing to service development, quality improvementand education.

It will allow you touse advanced clinical reasoning,assessmentand treatment skills to support staff with a range of acute,chronicand complex musculoskeletal presentations.

There is support available for you to complete the Occupational Health CSP training courseand you will join the regular department In-service training programme.

We are looking for someone who is

  • Clinically confident,forward-thinkingand committed to evidence-based practice.

  • Professional,compassionate and an effective communicator.

  • Self-motivated,organisedand able to manage competing priorities.

  • Calm, flexible and able tomaintainsound judgement under pressure.

  • Committed to personal and professional development.

  • Ability toindependently travel andwork across multiple trust sites to deliver in person appointments to staff.

This role is expected toleadthe Occupational Health physiotherapy service,specific working arrangements, sitebaseand job plan will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process.

Main duties of the job

What you will do:

  • Provide highly specialised assessment,diagnosisand treatment for staff with complex clinical needs.

  • Manage an autonomous caseload, prioritising clinical need andmaintainingaccurate, comprehensive records in line with professional and Trust standards.

  • Use advanced analytical,investigativeand manual therapy skills to support staff recovery,functionand self-management.

  • Provideexpert advice, guidance, education and exercise instruction to staff and relevant professionals.

  • Work collaboratively with Occupational Health,Physiotherapyand multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care.

  • Contribute to clinical governance, audit,researchand quality improvement activity to support service development.

  • Support training, supervision and education for physiotherapy staff and students whereappropriate.

  • Engage with relevant Trust and departmental meetings and contribute toequitableservice provision across sites.

  • Able to promote clinical governance, safepracticeand continuous improvement.

About us

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Details
Date posted

23 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-NM420

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of tasks and responsibilities please refer to the job description/person specification attached.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of tasks and responsibilities please refer to the job description/person specification attached.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Physiotherapy Degree
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate CPD
Desirable
  • Member of the relevant clinical interest groups
Experience
Essential
  • Worked in the NHS or equivalent and familiar with the NHS system
  • Previous experience of working as a Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist within the NHS
Desirable
  • Previous experience working as a Band 7 Physiotherapist
  • Previous experience working within an acute hospital setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
  • Able to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Evidence of leading and participating in audit.
  • Forward and innovative thinking
Desirable
  • Evidence of leading change within a team.
  • Presentation Skills.
  • Evidence of teaching or leading training sessions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Physiotherapy Degree
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate CPD
Desirable
  • Member of the relevant clinical interest groups
Experience
Essential
  • Worked in the NHS or equivalent and familiar with the NHS system
  • Previous experience of working as a Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist within the NHS
Desirable
  • Previous experience working as a Band 7 Physiotherapist
  • Previous experience working within an acute hospital setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
  • Able to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Evidence of leading and participating in audit.
  • Forward and innovative thinking
Desirable
  • Evidence of leading change within a team.
  • Presentation Skills.
  • Evidence of teaching or leading training sessions.
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).

Additional information
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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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


Employer details
Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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