Location: Durham DH6 / Hybrid
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Occupational Health Physiotherapist. This hybrid role combines on-site and remote working, supporting employees with musculoskeletal (MSK) and physical health conditions to achieve safe, effective, and sustainable returns to work.
You will carry out comprehensive virtual and face-to-face assessments, deliver evidence-based treatment, and produce clear, objective reports outlining fitness for work, functional capacity, and workplace adjustment recommendations. Using a bio-psychosocial and functional approach, you will play a key role in reducing work absence and promoting long-term wellbeing.
Working Pattern
On-site twice per week (Monday–Thursday) at a client site in Durham DH6, working 1:00pm–9:00pm.
Remote working on all other days, working 8:30am–4:30pm.
Due to the location of the site, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Main Duties
*Conduct thorough MSK assessments and deliver accurate diagnosis and treatment plans (remote and face-to-face).
*Provide clear, detailed fitness-for-work reports and workplace adjustment advice.
*Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy and functional restoration programmes.
*Conduct DSE and workplace assessments, identifying contributing risk factors.
*Provide supported self-management guidance and follow-up reviews.
*Maintain clinical objectivity and professional impartiality in line with occupational health standards.
*Apply a bio-psychosocial model to address barriers to recovery and return to work.
*Promote safe, sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
Qualifications and Skills
*Recognised Physiotherapy qualification.
*HCPC registration and full membership of the CSP.
*Minimum 18 months post-registration experience.
*At least 2 years’ MSK (outpatient) experience.
*Experience in functional assessment and providing fitness-for-work advice.
*Previous occupational health experience, or a strong interest in developing within this area.
*Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Greys is a leading specialist occupational health recruitment company working with many of the UK’s leading organisations. If you are an Occupational Health Technician, Occupational Health Nurse, Occupational Health Advisor, Occupational Health Manager, Occupational Health Physician, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Case Manager seeking permanent, contract, ad-hoc or sessional work, please get in touch.