MSK Physiotherapist - Barrow in Furness

Location Barrow in Furness
Discipline: Occupational Health Physiotherapist , Physiotherapist
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Up to £42K DOE + Excellent Benefits Package
Contact name: Ellen Harris

Contact email: ellen@ohmedical.co.uk
Job ref: EH3090
Published: 19 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Physiotherapist (MSK) – Occupational Health

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria | Full Time | £38,000 - £42,000 (Experienced) | £32,000 (Newly Qualified Graduate Programme)

OH Medical is delighted to be recruiting for an MSK Physiotherapist to join a leading Occupational Health provider delivering high-quality workplace health and wellbeing services across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist or a newly qualified Physiotherapist looking to specialise in Occupational Health through a structured graduate training programme. Based on-site in Barrow-in-Furness, you'll play a key role in helping employees recover from injury, improve musculoskeletal health and remain fit for work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary Occupational Health team.

If you're looking to develop your career within Occupational Health while making a genuine difference to people's working lives, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an MSK Physiotherapist, you will provide expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for employees presenting with musculoskeletal conditions. Working closely with Occupational Health professionals, you'll support rehabilitation, advise on workplace adjustments and help reduce sickness absence through effective clinical intervention.

This varied role combines hands-on physiotherapy, ergonomic advice, health promotion and occupational rehabilitation within a busy client site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive musculoskeletal assessments, diagnosis and treatment

  • Develop and deliver evidence-based rehabilitation programmes

  • Support employees with both work-related and non-work-related MSK conditions

  • Produce clear clinical records and treatment documentation

  • Prepare fitness for work reports and recommend appropriate workplace adjustments

  • Undertake Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments (training provided)

  • Classify musculoskeletal conditions in relation to workplace factors

  • Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary Occupational Health team

  • Deliver workplace health promotion initiatives

  • Collect clinical data and statistics to support service reporting

Physiotherapist Requirements

Essential

  • BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy

  • HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

  • Ideally at least two years' experience within Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, although newly qualified Physiotherapists with an interest in Occupational Health are encouraged to apply

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong IT skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload

  • Well organised with excellent time management skills

  • Full UK driving licence preferred due to the client location

Desirable

  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) membership

  • ACPOHE membership

  • Knowledge of workplace ergonomics

  • Experience completing fitness for work assessments or Occupational Health Physiotherapy

Working Hours
  • 37.5 hours per week

  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:45pm

  • Friday: 8:00am – 12:30pm

Location
  • Fully site-based in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Salary & Benefits
  • Experienced Physiotherapists: £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience

  • Newly Qualified Physiotherapists: £32,000 with salary progression following successful completion of the graduate training programme

  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)

  • Life assurance

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

  • Birthday leave (non-contractual)

  • Discounted gym membership

  • Health cashback plan

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • HCPC professional registration fees paid

  • Structured graduate training programme for newly qualified Physiotherapists

  • Ongoing professional development within a leading Occupational Health provider

  • Opportunity to work as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within Occupational Health while developing specialist skills in workplace musculoskeletal health. Whether you're an experienced clinician or a newly qualified Physiotherapist looking for the right support and training, you'll join an organisation committed to clinical excellence, professional development and employee wellbeing.

How To Apply:

Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. If you require more information about this fantastic opportunity or to discuss it in confidence, please get in touch with Ellen Harris or The Team at 01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to ellen@ohmedical.co.uk

About OH Medical:

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.