This role is an opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to join the integrated pain team at Broomfield Hospital. It entails working closely with the multidisciplinary members, accepting referrals from consultants and other clinicians within the pain team for assessment and management of complex chronic pain.

Using specialised skills in the field of educating and advising individuals presenting with chronic pain conditions, the post requires psychologically informed approach and a high level of understanding of the pathophysiology of chronic pain conditions.

You will be involved in regular multidisciplinary team meetings, joint working with colleagues with opportunity for supervision and training.

Main duties of the job

To work within trust clinical guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.

To comply with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. To comply with Health and Progressions Council (HCPC) Standards of proficiency for Physiotherapists, and standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

Work autonomously to provide assessment, management and caseload of complex pain patients working within a biopsychosocial approach.

To support people in improving their function and living well with pain and strategies to manage persistent conditions

Education of staff and patients

To be an active participant in multidisciplinary meetings and team meetings

Mentorship and supervision of junior staff members

Assessment, participation and development of the multidisciplinary pain management programme

Supporting, and where required, leading the day to day running of the pain physiotherapy service

Collaborative working within the pain team and wider MSE pain team

Participation in service review based on audit, feedback and development

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We are looking forward for your application.

Person Specification

essential and desirable

Essential

• Experience in chronic pain managment and knowledge of the speciality

Desirable

• Experience and working knowledge of psychological approaches to chronic pain managment

essential and desirable

Essential

• Experience in line management and clinical supervision

Desirable

• Clinical educator course

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

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