Description
We are seeking a senior physiotherapist or experienced band 6 with a keen interest in pain management to take on this role. You will join a Pain MDT that includes Pain Consultants, Pain Psychologists, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, Pain Management Physiotherapists, specialist service manager and administrative staff. You will provide holistic care in an MDT-led team to treat persistent pain in a community setting (group based as well as individual).
The post holder will manage a caseload of complex persistent MSK Pain presentations from triage to discharge in line with current best practice. The role will include assessment, 1-2-1 and group treatment. Case discussions with other members of the team including different professions, presentations in the MDT meeting and joint treatments with Pain Psychology staff as appropriate.
The post holder will act as a Pain Management Physiotherapy expert for the Haringey Community Pain Service as well as supervise senior (B6) Pain Management Physiotherapists.
You will need to have a caring and mature attitude to work closely with patients and with staff in our department.
The focus of this role is on high quality pain management care in the community.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of complex persistent MSK Pain presentations
- Provide holistic care in an MDT-led team
- Assess, treat and discharge patients
- Conduct case discussions and joint treatments with Pain Psychology staff
- Supervise senior Pain Management Physiotherapists
Person Specification:
- Good written/spoken English
- Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy leading to HCPC registration
- NHS Pain management experience as Physiotherapist
- Specialised knowledge of the current management guidelines and evidence in the safe treatment of Musculoskeletal disorders
- Evidence of substantial post-registration training in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and/or Pain Management
- Experience in monitoring and supervising MSK staff/ students
- Strong ethos of team working and supporting colleagues to achieve team goals
- Ability to carry out concurrent activities and work in an unpredictable work environment
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year Per annum Including HCAS
- Permanent contract
- Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours