An opportunity has arisen for a senior specialist physiotherapist with proven clinical skills to join the physiotherapy team at INPUT PainManagement Programme. An exciting and challenging role with an opportunity to make a direct positive impact on patient experience within theTrust.You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in clinical pain management work in the multidisciplinary team and have input across the entirepathway. The role is primarily pain management group working. The post would be suitable for therapists with a wide range of clinical experiencewithin Pain Management.Successful candidates will have the opportunity to be a part of a creative and innovative team and involved in development of new services to bestsupport this complex patient group.You will have had experience in holistic pain management and rehabilitation completing advanced assessment and evidence of an interest indeveloping further in this area. An excellent listener and communicator you will demonstrate a desire to work creatively to provide effectivehealthcare and bring about innovative service developmentThe post is supported by Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Physiotherapy Lead and a member of the wider Band 7 and 8 physiotherapy andINPUT multidisciplinary team.This is an opportunity to join a great team and environment where you are enabled to develop. The successful candidate would be required towork at St Thomas site.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing physiotherapy guidance, support and treatment within the INPUT department, providingsupport for residential and virtual pain management programs, individual pain management and assessment clinics, multidisciplinary meetingseducation, training and service development.As part of a wider MDT, the role requires the ability to communicate with all disciplines i.e. Directorate Managers, Consultants, Registrars, Nurses,administrative colleagues other AHP colleagues and community services.Candidates must be flexible to the needs of the service and have excellent communication skills. Listening, reflecting and being attentive to theneeds of each unique individual is core to good team working.A strong commitment to supporting the development of pain management skills across professional groups as well as at undergraduate andpost-graduate levels. An interest in research is desirable.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas's Foundation Trust is the one of the largest teaching Hospital Foundation Trusts in the country, employing over 200physiotherapy staff.The INPUT service has a high profile within the Trust and currently provides group based and individual pain management reflecting thedepartment's commitment to meeting patient needs and delivering excellence.We are guided by our values. Our values have been developed in close collaboration with staff who strive to provide our patients with exceptionalcare every day:o Put patients firsto Take pride in what we doo Respect otherso Strive to be the besto Act with IntegrityThis post offers a high level of professional support and is a fantastic opportunity for you to build on existing attributes which will enable you todevelop the skills necessary for your career development in the field of pain management, physiotherapy, education and research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide commitment to work as part of the physiotherapy and wider multidisciplinary team (including psychologists, occupational therapists,consultants and nurses) working in the care of people living with long term chronic pain conditions. As a member of the Multidisciplinary Team youwill provide a high standard of holistic physiotherapy care for people who present with chronic pain.To take a lead role in the advanced assessment for patients living with chronic pain. Taking into consideration medical problems multi-pathologyand psycho-social factors including those who have highly complex presentations, to determine optimal treatment pathways and to maintainassociated records, as an autonomous practitioner. You will work closely with colleagues and patients to plan treatment options.You will primarily be involved in delivering physiotherapy in a group based pain management programme , using Acceptance and commitmenttherapy as part of a MDT to support patients improve quality of life with pain . It will require coordination between professionals, creativity andflexibility in your approach.To take a role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists / physiotherapy assistants / students and MDT staff in physiotherapeutic care ofpatients with chronic pain and long terms condition symptoms.To be a team player and be responsible for individual case load, team support and development, implementation of policy and policy changes inown clinical area, and to set and monitor standards of practice.To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and to lead in departmentalresearch and audit in their clinical area

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 7 level or equivalent in pain management and rehabilitation
• Skilled in the management of patients living with chronic conditions
• Experience of teaching in a clinical setting including physiotherapists and the wider MDTer MDT
• Interest and experience of practice in psychologically informed physiotherapy approaches
• Experience in facilitating patient groups

Desirable

• Experience of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Previous experience at Band 7 level

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Attendance at Post graduate course and relevant CPD training
• HPCP registration
• CPD including evidence of reflective practice

Desirable

• Recognised MSC in relevant subject or equivalent level of post graduate specialist training course
• Post graduate course(s) in pain management and relevant topics
• Membership of and interest in professional groups

Skills

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the holistic management of complex patients and those with chronic conditions, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning and reflective practice skills
• Significant experience of working as an integral member of physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
• Experience of service development / evaluation, audit / change management
• Able to present information, written, orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Experience of group work

Desirable

• Knowledge of current national policies and standards and initiatives in chronic pain management
• Advanced IT skills eg excel spreadsheet functions, word document editing and report writing

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

INPUT Pain Management

St Thomas' NHS Trust

London

SE1 7EH

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