Job summary We are looking for a dynamic and highly skilled Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to join ABUHB chronic pain management service. This post is based at Chronic Pain Management Centre in County Hospital, Pontypool. ABUHB Chronic Pain Management Service is a multidisciplinary team of medical consultants, consultant clinical psychologist, clinical nurse specialists and health care support workers. The ethos of the service is in line with Welsh Government guidance to facilitate supported self-management of chronic pain as a long-term condition based on shared decision making and patient-centred care. ABUHB Chronic Pain Management Service offers face-to-face/remote patient consultations, interventional therapy, multidisciplinary clinics, psychology and supported self-management which include individual pain management modules and group based pain management programme. Main duties of the job As a clinical specialist physiotherapist, you will provide clinical assessment and treatment as required by the service demands and will be actively involved in the pain management programme. You will have experience in all aspects of assessment and management of chronic pain conditions, demonstrate forward thinking skills to combine highly specialist clinical practice with innovation. You will be committed to following best practice and the promotion of high quality physiotherapy services. You will have demonstrable leadership qualities and excellent communication and time management skills with proven abilities to build networks across sites and disciplines. Through your knowledge of emerging clinical advances within the specialty, you will be expected to advise and inform strategic planning and future service development. Clinical support for the post will come from within Pain Services and profession specific support will be available via the Physiotherapy Service. ABUHB chronic pain management service encourages staff development through internal and external training programs, including specialty forums, clinical audit and research and clinical supervision and mentoring. We have a structured personal appraisal system in place with annual reviews underpinned by the Knowledge and Skills Framework. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy which opened in October 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 040-AHP013-0125 Job locations County Hospital Coed-y-Gric Road Pontypool NP4 5YA Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy Registered with Health Professions Council (HCPC) Appropriate range of post graduate clinical education Completion of Clinical Educator's course or equivalent Completion of an appropriate advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment course that is recognised/ accredited at Masters level Willing to develop competency in Advanced Practice skills Desirable MCSP MSc or working towards relevant higher qualification Active participation in a relevant interest group Experience Essential Significant experience at Band 6 with appropriate experience within Chronic Pain Management Significant senior postgraduate clinical experience encompassing complex case management Senior post graduate experience requiring people management skills Experience of and commitment to leading clinical and organisational audit Experience of and commitment to teaching locally at an undergraduate and postgraduate level Experience of developing and implementing clinical guidelines and standards Desirable Experience of working in Pain Management Programmes Evidence of contributing to change management and innovation in clinical practice Published work in recognised journal Skills & Knowledge Essential The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of complex cases The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs The ability to facilitate reflective practice and learning with others Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, patients and their families The ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment Desirable The ability to support the management of personnel issues IT literate Awareness of research principles and findings and the impact on clinical practice Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy Registered with Health Professions Council (HCPC) Appropriate range of post graduate clinical education Completion of Clinical Educator's course or equivalent Completion of an appropriate advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment course that is recognised/ accredited at Masters level Willing to develop competency in Advanced Practice skills Desirable MCSP MSc or working towards relevant higher qualification Active participation in a relevant interest group Experience Essential Significant experience at Band 6 with appropriate experience within Chronic Pain Management Significant senior postgraduate clinical experience encompassing complex case management Senior post graduate experience requiring people management skills Experience of and commitment to leading clinical and organisational audit Experience of and commitment to teaching locally at an undergraduate and postgraduate level Experience of developing and implementing clinical guidelines and standards Desirable Experience of working in Pain Management Programmes Evidence of contributing to change management and innovation in clinical practice Published work in recognised journal Skills & Knowledge Essential The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of complex cases The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs The ability to facilitate reflective practice and learning with others Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, patients and their families The ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment Desirable The ability to support the management of personnel issues IT literate Awareness of research principles and findings and the impact on clinical practice 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). Additional information 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address County Hospital Coed-y-Gric Road Pontypool NP4 5YA Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)