About this role
Job summary
The Band 6 MSK Physiotherapy Case Manager will act as a clinical coordinator for NHSstaff accessing the pilot service, providing expert assessment, treatment, case management and pathway navigation to facilitate return to work for NHS staff either off work, or struggling to perform their fully assigned job role, due to MSK pain. The post holder will work collaboratively with occupational health services, line managers, HR teams, MSK providers and system partners to support staff wellbeing, reduce the impact of MSK conditions on work, minimise sickness absence and facilitate safe and sustainable return to work.
A key aspect of the role will be supporting the implementation, monitoring andevaluation of the pilot programme, collecting outcome measures and identifying opportunities for future service development across the ICS.
Interview Date - 30/09/2026.
Main duties of the job
o Independently manage a caseload of NHS staff patients who are either off workor struggling to perform their fully assigned job role due to MSK pain withmusculoskeletal conditionso Perform advanced assessments, clinical reasoning, diagnosis, treatment and return to work planning.o Identify red flags, psychosocial factors, and clinical and non-clinical obstacles to recovery.o Provide evidence based written reports to managers/HR, relating to return-to-work guidanceo Escalating cases to HR where you identify the MSK condition is not the main obstacle preventing return to worko Support return-to-work and rehabilitation planning using a biopsychosocial approacho Promote the value of work in relation to health and encouraging a proactiveapproach when advising on the management of health in the workplace.o Maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures.o Contribute to audits, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.o Work flexibly across the Trust sites as required to deliver services, eitherconducting face to face or telephone/remote consultations. This may involvetravelling and working on different sites across the Trust during the working week.o Understand HR policy relating to return to work for employees absent due toMSK conditions
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 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information about duties and responsibilities please see attached Job Description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registration
Desirable
Post graduate occupational health qualification
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate understanding of the link between health and work, the health and non-health factors that can impact on workplace absence and current clinical guidelines in MSK occupational health
Experience Essential
Previous MSK experience Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Case Conferences / Multi-Disciplinary Team discussions
Desirable
Experience of working in an occupational clinical role supporting people to return to work
Skills Essential
Ability to work under pressure Good written and verbal communication skills Time Management
Desirable
Report writing
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 The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)