Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with good communication skills and experience of team working. The candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to motivate and reassure patients as well as providing rehabilitation, as recommended by the physiotherapist. The post holder will work as part of the Optimise Pain Rehabilitation Unit, in a multidisciplinary team, to assist with group rehabilitation programmes for patients with long term pain. The applicant will be provided with training and support to help develop the necessary skills for working with this population of patients. The role also involves working with small groups of patients in the gym independently and in hydrotherapy. Main duties of the job To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role. To work within a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role. To plan and implement treatment and care to patients within professional guidelines e.g. delivery of rehabilitation programmes etc. To keep the patient at the centre of his or her care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making. To take responsibility for the care and support of delegated patients. Deliver treatment/care as specified in a rehabilitation programme outline, under the guidance of a registered practitioner. To be responsible for collating patient outcome data & entering on data base. About us Optimise Pain rehabilitation Unit is a well- established, nationally recognised pain rehabilitation service. We are a friendly team, led by experienced clinical specialists. Within the physiotherapy department you will form part of a large team of specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, which is strongly advised, please contact Leila Heelas or Jonathan Nicholas on 01865 738081 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 321-NOTSS-7058390-B4 Job locations Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Physio Dept Oxford OX3 7HE Job description Job responsibilities Lead physiotherapist -pain rehabilitation Main Purpose of Job Section 2 - Job Summary To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role. To work within a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role. To plan and implement treatment and care to patients within professional guidelines e.g. delivery of rehabilitation programmes etc. To keep the patient at the centre of his or her care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making. To take responsibility for the care and support of delegated patients. Deliver treatment/care as specified in a rehabilitation programme outline, under the guidance of a registered practitioner. To be responsible for collating patient outcome data & entering on data base. Main Purpose of Post To form part of a multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation team undertaking group rehabilitation of patients referred to the service. The MDT includes medical staff, clinical psychology, employment advisors and physiotherapists. To visit patients at home, and conduct rehabilitation according to a research protocol. Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibility for the day to day care of patients including assessment and monitoring. Delivery of components of rehabilitation programmes under the authorisation of the qualified practitioner, both in the physiotherapy department and within patients homes. To tailor treatments to individual needs of each patient, applying knowledge learnt through formal learning and experiential learning. To lead relaxation classes. To conduct follow up assessments to evaluate effectiveness of treatment outcome & provide ongoing support to patients. To lead groups in hydrotherapy, including self management group. To ensure the needs and wishes of the individual are documented. To obtain consent for any treatment undertaken. To enable patients to reach their optimum level of independence. Communication and Key Relationships The post holder will interact with all members of physiotherapy, medical and other allied professionals related to in patients. To communicate with multi disciplinary team members, patients and carers. To record activity onto CRS. Communicate with acute Trusts, GPs, and other support services To communicate any concerns about vulnerable adults, suicide, child protection to most senior clinician present immediately. Management Organise and manage own time according to delegated workload to achieve the patients goals. Quality/Clinical Governance/Research and Audit To maintain accurate and cotemporaneous clinical records of care given. Collect PROMS data Enter data onto database & prepare summary reports The post holder is required to familiarise him/herself with and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures. Professional Development and Education Responsibilities To support junior members of staff and students, promoting and monitoring best practice. Develop and maintain skills required for patients within a rehabilitation setting in line with appraisal and KSF. To participate in supervision and appraisal and take responsibility for own professional development. Undertake statutory and mandatory and other training as requested. Budget To be aware of budgetary constraints and support lean productive tools To maintain equipment & undertake annual stock take / asset verification To participate in ordering and monitoring of stores, equipment and other appropriate tasks. Policies and Procedures To follow departmental policies and procedures relating to rehabilitation classes To be aware of, keep up to date with and ensure that self and staff adhere to the following at all times: To follow trust policies and procedures Section 6 Working Conditions/Efforts Physical Effort:- There is the expectation that the role will require moderate physical effort for short periods. Mental Effort:- Typing / data inputting skills, following care plans to provide appropriate treatment. Emotional Effort:- there will be occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. Working Conditions:- There is an expectation for the post holder to occasionally come into contact with highly unpleasant conditions e.g.: odours, body fluids. Uniform will be provided and must be worn in compliance with the dress code and uniform policy. The responsibilities below are applicable to all staff within the Trust: Risk Management The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest, and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training, and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. The post holder should be familiar with the: - Major Incident Policy - Fire Policy - Make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that response. Responsibilities for Health and Safety The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations, and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. Infection Control All staff must adhere to the Trusts Infection Control policies and procedures. In particular, clinical staff must comply fully with the Hand Hygiene Policy and its associated procedures Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust as stipulated in the Infection Control Policy and procedures. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health Managers are responsible for ensuring that Infection Control policies are adhered to by the staff they manage, and for ensuring that appropriate audits of policy are conducted to provide assurance of compliance. Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact. Data Protection Act All employees of The Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Ensure that all Trust; regional and national safeguarding policies and legislation are adhered to. Follow relevant policies should they have concerns regarding the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult Attend safeguarding training as part of mandatory and statutory training at a level appropriate to the position held. Finance All staff are accountable for exercising economic and efficient use of the Trust financial and physical resources as well as ensuring the security of Trust property. All staff must also adhere at all times to statutory guidance within the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders. Human Resources To be responsible for own professional development and to participate in the Trust Performance Review Process The post holder must at all times carry out theses duties and responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy and is expected to promote and implement the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. Follow absence reporting procedures by phoning FirstCare for all sickness absences inline with Trust policy and procedure. Confidentiality The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1984. Equal Opportunities The post holder must at all times carryout his/her responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. Smoking Policy It is the policy of the Trust to promote health. Smoking therefore is actively discouraged and is prohibited in the majority of the Hospital, including offices. However, there are designated smoking areas on both sites. Information You will be expected to adhere to the Data Security, email and internet policies that concerns your job role within the Trust You will be expected to attend security and confidentiality training, arranged as and when required. Should you have any matters of concern, you are welcome to, and encouraged to, raise your concerns with your Manager/Director. You should ensure that any information you record is accurate and correct in both electronic and paper records if appropriate. NHS Plan We are committed to meeting the rights and standards required by the NHS Plan. We expect our staff to be aware of these rights and standards and to be fully involved and co-operative in meeting them. Job description Job responsibilities Lead physiotherapist -pain rehabilitation Main Purpose of Job Section 2 - Job Summary To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role. To work within a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role. To plan and implement treatment and care to patients within professional guidelines e.g. delivery of rehabilitation programmes etc. To keep the patient at the centre of his or her care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making. To take responsibility for the care and support of delegated patients. Deliver treatment/care as specified in a rehabilitation programme outline, under the guidance of a registered practitioner. To be responsible for collating patient outcome data & entering on data base. Main Purpose of Post To form part of a multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation team undertaking group rehabilitation of patients referred to the service. The MDT includes medical staff, clinical psychology, employment advisors and physiotherapists. To visit patients at home, and conduct rehabilitation according to a research protocol. Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibility for the day to day care of patients including assessment and monitoring. Delivery of components of rehabilitation programmes under the authorisation of the qualified practitioner, both in the physiotherapy department and within patients homes. To tailor treatments to individual needs of each patient, applying knowledge learnt through formal learning and experiential learning. To lead relaxation classes. To conduct follow up assessments to evaluate effectiveness of treatment outcome & provide ongoing support to patients. To lead groups in hydrotherapy, including self management group. To ensure the needs and wishes of the individual are documented. To obtain consent for any treatment undertaken. To enable patients to reach their optimum level of independence. Communication and Key Relationships The post holder will interact with all members of physiotherapy, medical and other allied professionals related to in patients. To communicate with multi disciplinary team members, patients and carers. To record activity onto CRS. Communicate with acute Trusts, GPs, and other support services To communicate any concerns about vulnerable adults, suicide, child protection to most senior clinician present immediately. Management Organise and manage own time according to delegated workload to achieve the patients goals. Quality/Clinical Governance/Research and Audit To maintain accurate and cotemporaneous clinical records of care given. Collect PROMS data Enter data onto database & prepare summary reports The post holder is required to familiarise him/herself with and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures. Professional Development and Education Responsibilities To support junior members of staff and students, promoting and monitoring best practice. Develop and maintain skills required for patients within a rehabilitation setting in line with appraisal and KSF. To participate in supervision and appraisal and take responsibility for own professional development. Undertake statutory and mandatory and other training as requested. Budget To be aware of budgetary constraints and support lean productive tools To maintain equipment & undertake annual stock take / asset verification To participate in ordering and monitoring of stores, equipment and other appropriate tasks. Policies and Procedures To follow departmental policies and procedures relating to rehabilitation classes To be aware of, keep up to date with and ensure that self and staff adhere to the following at all times: To follow trust policies and procedures Section 6 Working Conditions/Efforts Physical Effort:- There is the expectation that the role will require moderate physical effort for short periods. Mental Effort:- Typing / data inputting skills, following care plans to provide appropriate treatment. Emotional Effort:- there will be occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. Working Conditions:- There is an expectation for the post holder to occasionally come into contact with highly unpleasant conditions e.g.: odours, body fluids. Uniform will be provided and must be worn in compliance with the dress code and uniform policy. The responsibilities below are applicable to all staff within the Trust: Risk Management The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest, and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training, and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. The post holder should be familiar with the: - Major Incident Policy - Fire Policy - Make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that response. Responsibilities for Health and Safety The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations, and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. Infection Control All staff must adhere to the Trusts Infection Control policies and procedures. In particular, clinical staff must comply fully with the Hand Hygiene Policy and its associated procedures Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust as stipulated in the Infection Control Policy and procedures. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health Managers are responsible for ensuring that Infection Control policies are adhered to by the staff they manage, and for ensuring that appropriate audits of policy are conducted to provide assurance of compliance. Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact. Data Protection Act All employees of The Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Ensure that all Trust; regional and national safeguarding policies and legislation are adhered to. Follow relevant policies should they have concerns regarding the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult Attend safeguarding training as part of mandatory and statutory training at a level appropriate to the position held. Finance All staff are accountable for exercising economic and efficient use of the Trust financial and physical resources as well as ensuring the security of Trust property. All staff must also adhere at all times to statutory guidance within the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders. Human Resources To be responsible for own professional development and to participate in the Trust Performance Review Process The post holder must at all times carry out theses duties and responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy and is expected to promote and implement the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. Follow absence reporting procedures by phoning FirstCare for all sickness absences inline with Trust policy and procedure. Confidentiality The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1984. Equal Opportunities The post holder must at all times carryout his/her responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. Smoking Policy It is the policy of the Trust to promote health. Smoking therefore is actively discouraged and is prohibited in the majority of the Hospital, including offices. However, there are designated smoking areas on both sites. Information You will be expected to adhere to the Data Security, email and internet policies that concerns your job role within the Trust You will be expected to attend security and confidentiality training, arranged as and when required. Should you have any matters of concern, you are welcome to, and encouraged to, raise your concerns with your Manager/Director. You should ensure that any information you record is accurate and correct in both electronic and paper records if appropriate. NHS Plan We are committed to meeting the rights and standards required by the NHS Plan. We expect our staff to be aware of these rights and standards and to be fully involved and co-operative in meeting them. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge, Essential 5GCSEs / NVQ 3 or equivalent Delivering patient focussed care Recognising own limitations Desirable Trained to use electronic patient records Experience Essential Experience of working with people with pain and / or disability Experience of supporting others Experience of working under distanced supervision Desirable NHS Expereince Skills Essential Undertake therapy / nursing skills e.g manual handling Desirable Car driver Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge, Essential 5GCSEs / NVQ 3 or equivalent Delivering patient focussed care Recognising own limitations Desirable Trained to use electronic patient records Experience Essential Experience of working with people with pain and / or disability Experience of supporting others Experience of working under distanced supervision Desirable NHS Expereince Skills Essential Undertake therapy / nursing skills e.g manual handling Desirable Car driver 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. Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Physio Dept Oxford OX3 7HE Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)