Job summary We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Chronic Pain Management team for 12 months. This post is being offered as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. The successful candidate will join our multidisciplinary team compromised of Consultants, Nurses, Advanced Care Practitioner, GP with Specialist Interest, Psychologists and Physiotherapists. They will attend our Pain MDT fortnightly on a Tuesday morning, provide outpatient clinics and facilitate our Pain Management groups including Pain Management Programme and Body Reprogramming course. Within the next 12 months, the service will be advertising further trainee opportunities on a more permanent basis. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement). Main duties of the job Working within a busy Pain Clinic, work as part of a close inter-disciplinary team. Develop, co-ordinate, facilitate and deliver generic and specialised pain management programmes. Work autonomously within the pain clinic to deliver intensive 1:1 intervention. Assess highly complex pain patients for 1:1, group work and specialist medical procedures. Act as a highly specialist resource to the wider professional community. Support policy implementation and service development. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 216-LH-S6951036 Job locations Rowan House Derriford Road, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8BQ Plymouth PL6 8BQ Job description Job responsibilities 1. To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise. 2. To assess, treat and manage patients presenting with chronic pain. 3. To participate in multidisciplinary team assessment and meetings. 4. To facilitate and manage groups based pain management interventions 5. To contribute towards clinical audit to inform the efficient delivery and the development of the chronic pain service. 6. To support Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist. 7. To provide advice to physiotherapists and other colleagues/health professionals involved in the management of chronic pain. 8. To provide training and education of others in chronic pain management 9. To work alongside the Specialist Psychologist and pain management team to apply the bio psychosocial aspects of chronic pain. 10. To participate in and co facilitate psychologically advised group based Pain Management Programmes 11. To actively take part in clinical supervision of rotational physiotherapist. 12. When working to provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients 13. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention, and to develop comprehensive management plans. 14. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range or treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care and to support junior staff in this work. 15. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. 16. To work with the consultants and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in developing the strategic and operational management of the Pain physiotherapy service. 17. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. 18. To provide specialist and highly specialist advice to physiotherapy colleagues working within other clinical areas, re: chronic pain 19. To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT regarding the management of chronic pain patients 20. Use an extensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients/carers; to motivate, gain co-operation, to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating; e.g.: patients may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, blind or who may be unable to accept diagnosis, or realistic expectations of Physiotherapy intervention. 21. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent, which must be documented and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Including gaining consent for intimate examinations. To comply with local confidentiality polices, child protection and vulnerable adults procedures. for further details please the attached JD & PS Job description Job responsibilities 1. To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise. 2. To assess, treat and manage patients presenting with chronic pain. 3. To participate in multidisciplinary team assessment and meetings. 4. To facilitate and manage groups based pain management interventions 5. To contribute towards clinical audit to inform the efficient delivery and the development of the chronic pain service. 6. To support Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist. 7. To provide advice to physiotherapists and other colleagues/health professionals involved in the management of chronic pain. 8. To provide training and education of others in chronic pain management 9. To work alongside the Specialist Psychologist and pain management team to apply the bio psychosocial aspects of chronic pain. 10. To participate in and co facilitate psychologically advised group based Pain Management Programmes 11. To actively take part in clinical supervision of rotational physiotherapist. 12. When working to provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients 13. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention, and to develop comprehensive management plans. 14. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range or treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care and to support junior staff in this work. 15. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. 16. To work with the consultants and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in developing the strategic and operational management of the Pain physiotherapy service. 17. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. 18. To provide specialist and highly specialist advice to physiotherapy colleagues working within other clinical areas, re: chronic pain 19. To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT regarding the management of chronic pain patients 20. Use an extensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients/carers; to motivate, gain co-operation, to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating; e.g.: patients may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, blind or who may be unable to accept diagnosis, or realistic expectations of Physiotherapy intervention. 21. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent, which must be documented and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Including gaining consent for intimate examinations. To comply with local confidentiality polices, child protection and vulnerable adults procedures. for further details please the attached JD & PS Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma or Degree in Physiotherapy. oHPC registration. oComputer Literate. Knowledge & Experience Essential oExtensive post graduate demonstrable experience across all specialities. oPrevious demonstrable experience at a Senior level within field of outpatient care, dealing will broad / complex caseload. oProven evidence of leadership and team working abilities Desirable oM.Sc. oProven evidence of involvement with research. Ability to apply research to practice Aptitude & Abilities Essential oAble to deal with a broad range of personalities, experience of dealing with HR issues. oProfessional manner. Desirable oUnderstanding of Audit Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma or Degree in Physiotherapy. oHPC registration. oComputer Literate. Knowledge & Experience Essential oExtensive post graduate demonstrable experience across all specialities. oPrevious demonstrable experience at a Senior level within field of outpatient care, dealing will broad / complex caseload. oProven evidence of leadership and team working abilities Desirable oM.Sc. oProven evidence of involvement with research. Ability to apply research to practice Aptitude & Abilities Essential oAble to deal with a broad range of personalities, experience of dealing with HR issues. oProfessional manner. Desirable oUnderstanding of Audit 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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address Rowan House Derriford Road, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8BQ Plymouth PL6 8BQ Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)