Job Summary
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist for this exciting new role to work as an MSK Occupational Health Case Manager within the Trust. The role will present an opportunity to establish and develop an MSK Occupational Health advisory service to include rapid access to musculoskeletal assessment and treatment. The post holder will be responsible for establishing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.
The successful individual will manage a caseload of staff who are:
* At risk of absence due to MSK health
* Absent from work due to MSK health
* Returning to work after a period of absence due to MSK health
The post will aim to reduce sickness absence due to MSK conditions through support of staff members and their manager.
Alongside their case manager role, the post holder will also manage a small caseload of musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy patients.
The Core Responsibilities Of The Job Are:
* To establish an MSK Occupational Health advisory service for staff at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and to lead, develop and evaluate the service, reporting to the Therapy Service Senior Leadership Team.
* To provide expertise and act as lead specialist in MSK Occupational Health, managing a caseload of ROH Employees to support them to remain at work and assist both managers and employees with return to work and redeployment plans.
* Provide comprehensive MSK and biopsychosocial assessment of ROH employees to enable development of individual management plans.
* To coordinate the delivery of a rapid access MSK physiotherapy service to staff from The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.
About Us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer an exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we’re always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award‑winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family‑friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Details
* Date posted: 04 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata if part time
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 303-7514170
* Job locations: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2AP
Person Specification
Essential
* BSc Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registration
* Evidence of relevant, specialised post‑graduate courses / CPD
* Evidence of Self‑directed CPD
* Committed to profession and role
* Driving licence and access to vehicle
* Significant experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist working in Outpatient MSK services
* Experience of orthopaedic surgical procedures and rehabilitation
* Experience of work within Occupational Health Services
* Experience of workplace spinal / musculoskeletal health issues
* Experience of staff and student supervision
* Excellent communicator
* Enthusiastic
* Shows initiative
* Able to prioritise / delegate
* Team Worker
* Ability to lead and develop others
* Proven teaching ability
* Knowledge of clinical audit and evidence based practice
* Able to work autonomously
* Knowledge of government, professional and work‑related policies
Desirable
* MSc Modules
* Post graduate qualification in Occupational Health
* Involved in Branch / Special Interest Groups
* Experience of analysing and interpreting complicated data
* Advanced report writing skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Additional Information
See attached Job description and Person specification for detailed description of duties and responsibilities.
Employer details
* Employer name: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2AP
* Employer's website: https://www.roh.nhs.uk/
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