Job overview
Do you have an interest and experience in movement or exercise-based therapy and breathwork as tools for healing? Are you passionate about helping people improve their quality of life?
We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate person to join our multidisciplinary team as a Physiotherapy Assistant. Our aim is to reduce the impact chronic pain has on patients’ lives as well as improve day-to-day function.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Specialist Pain Physiotherapist and Psychologist team to lead and support the running of groups as well as individual sessions with patients.
Part of the role is listening to patients and providing coaching to help them make and sustain changes recommended by the Specialist Pain Physiotherapist and Psychologist team.
There will be regular teaching, training, and supervision to help you support patients in learning and developing self-management strategies. There is also the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and service development projects.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jessica Watts (Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Pain Management) at Jess.watts@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
1. To work under the indirect supervision of a clinical specialist physiotherapist in Pain Management.
2. Carry out clinical tasks (such as instruction/supervision and prescription of pain management strategies) delegated by qualified staff.
3. To manage a specified patient caseload, including patients with complex rehabilitation goals.
4. To facilitate group education and rehabilitation sessions.
5. Participate in continued personal development.
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