The Highly Specialised Physiotherapist will take a lead role in advising members of the RCPMPS on appropriate interventions for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia related chronic pain aimed at improving function and quality of life. The post holder will be responsible for delivering and developing the physiotherapy component of the RCPMPS Pain Management Programme (PMP). This will involve undertaking specialised assessment for people with sickle cell disease related chronic pain including those with highly complex multifactorial presentations and from this formulate a treatment plan. The Highly Specialised Physiotherapist will lead on the physiotherapy component of the group programme, both in terms of delivering the content to the group and updating, as required, written content for the programme manual. In order to achieve this, the Highly Specialised Physiotherapist must use highly specialist physiotherapy knowledge as well as demonstrating a clear understanding of CBT principles and group work. The Highly Specialised Physiotherapist will need to be highly skilled in working with complex client groups. In order to achieve this it will be essential for the Highly Specialised Physiotherapist to develop and maintain close working relationships RCPMPS team members, the wider Haematology team, The Chronic Pain Self-Management Team, St Georges Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Department and Primary Care services. The Highly Specialised Physiotherapist will be expected to act as a source of expertise in the management of sickle cell related chronic pain for colleagues at St Georges Hospital and community settings. They will also contribute to a new community pilot project for patients with red cell conditions, supporting the development and delivery of workshops, outreach projects and patient participation, and working with the community MDT - including education sessions. Given the growing emphasis on the appropriate management of long term conditions the Highly Specialised Physiotherapist will also be expected to take a lead in developing local policies and pathways for chronic pain for people living with sickle cell disease. The post holder will also supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects and is responsible for implementing changes within the service and monitoring standards of practice. The post holder will follow professional guidelines and work within the overall framework of the policies and procedures of the Clinical haematology department. The post holder will participate in audit, research and service development projects within the service. The post holder will also be involved in the training and continuing professional development of physiotherapists and other health professionals. To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills within the speciality of sickle cell chronic pain management by Providing expert clinical opinion as lead physiotherapist for the RCPMPS PMP Providing advanced physiotherapeutic assessment and management of patients with diverse presentations, complex physical and psychological symptoms. Holding ultimate responsibility for planning, developing and implementation of the physiotherapy component of the RCPMPS. Working collaboratively with the other professionals within the RCPMPS to provide a high quality service and to ensure that the service responds proactively to local and national developments in chronic pain management Providing and developing expert supervision, education and training in chronic pain management to all relevant professionals Undertaking and advising on audit and research in order to monitor standards and provide evidence and recommendations for ways of improving services.