Job summary The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service Chronic Pain Team Stafford and Cannock are looking for an enthusiastic Advanced Physiotherapist to join our friendly team. You will be required to hold a valid HCPC registration, be able to evidence advanced skills as a senior clinician working with patients with long-term chronic pain and have a clear desire to expand your knowledge & skills with a capacity for autonomous clinical decision-making and problem solving. We are looking for a team player who is a good communicator, has a solution-focused outlook and emotional resilience. You will need to be open, honest & compassionate, as you may be required to lead difficult conversations and support for patients regarding the prognosis of their condition. You will need to have the ability to work flexibly and react quickly and calmly to rapidly changing circumstances and a drive to develop effective professional working relationships. Main duties of the job As part of your role in The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service Chronic Pain Team Stafford and Cannock you will be: Providing chronic pain assessments & treatments in a variety of settings 1:1, group and virtual Able to support development and delivery of structured interdisciplinary education for the team, including day-to-day clinical support for physiotherapists and other health care professionals. Working closely with other teams/agencies - involvement in addressing a range of support issues across MSK and pain conditions Supporting service development and delivery of local and Trust wide projects. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by Supporting your career development and progression. Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resource. If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients. Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 301-ME-24-6881754 Job locations Sandy Lane Health Centre, Rugeley Sandy Lane Rugeley WS15 2LB Job description Job responsibilities Please note that you are required to hold a valid HCPC registration to apply for this role and be able to evidence required skills. For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you do have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please note that you are required to hold a valid HCPC registration to apply for this role and be able to evidence required skills. For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you do have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent & Registration with HCPC Modules at Masters level or equivalent clinical courses within Pain Management Desirable Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice Training Essential Relevant Specialist Post Graduate qualification and/or professionally recognised clinical course(s) in specialist area and professional development. Up to date field work/pre-registration student training Desirable Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Leadership experience/training completed Skills Essential Supervision and teaching of undergraduate students, technicians and other professionals. Desirable Ability to compromise and adapt programmes to patient lifestyle and environment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent & Registration with HCPC Modules at Masters level or equivalent clinical courses within Pain Management Desirable Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice Training Essential Relevant Specialist Post Graduate qualification and/or professionally recognised clinical course(s) in specialist area and professional development. Up to date field work/pre-registration student training Desirable Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Leadership experience/training completed Skills Essential Supervision and teaching of undergraduate students, technicians and other professionals. Desirable Ability to compromise and adapt programmes to patient lifestyle and environment. 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. 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. 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Sandy Lane Health Centre, Rugeley Sandy Lane Rugeley WS15 2LB Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)