Bury Care Organisation has a unique and exciting opportunity for you todevelop your skills from a band 6 to a band 7 MSK/Pain SpecialistPhysiotherapist within our friendly MSK Outpatients team. You will complete a12-18 month development programme (depending on prior knowledge, skill,and experience) progressing to Band 7 on completion.You will be supported by a well-established MSK team, including B7specialists and Advanced Practitioners, to achieve your specific learningoutcomes throughout the process and benefit from regular protected inservice training time and supervision.The MSK team has close links with the Bury Integrated Pain Service, a multidisciplinary pain service, and you will receive training and support from peersand Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners within that service.Evidence of substantial post graduate experience in an Outpatient MSKPhysiotherapy setting within the NHS is essential. Experience of working withcomplex persistent pain patients is desirable.On progression to a Band 7 role, the job plan is typically based on 80%clinical and 20% SPA time which will enable you to develop your teaching,research, and quality improvement skills.Please note: you will be paid at band 6 grade during the training period afterwhich, and if successful in meeting the required competencies, you will beoffered a Band 7 position.If you are an International AHP either without a current HCPC PIN, orwithout NHS experience, please do not apply for this role.

Main duties of the job

Specialist assessment of patients with a variety of musculoskeletalpresentations

Specialist bio-psychosocial assessment of patients with complex painconditions.

Delivery of individualised MSK and pain management interventions

Management of a complex caseload of patients with both acute andchronic conditions

Support Operational leads with workforce planning and recruitment

Work closely with Operational Leads on the planning, delivery, andevaluation of the service.

Contribute to service development, research, and audit within thespecialism.

Provide teaching, training, supervision and support for junior staff andstudents.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Must be HCPC registered

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of acute and chronic pain and the principles of Physiotherapy interventions in pain management.
• Good working knowledge of clinical governance including knowledge of clinical guidance for relevant conditions.

Desirable

• Knowledge/Involvement in project working

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Group facilitation, presentation and educational skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post-registration clinical experience in long term condition management.
• Experience of using biopsychosocial consultation skills in the management of complex patients

Desirable

• Previous experience undertaking band 7 role
• Research and Development experience

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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