Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Chronic Pain

You will be expected to have a good understanding of the biopsychosocial approach to managing persistent pain conditions and as a clinician will be expected to be the first contact for some patients attending the Service. Therefore previous experience in Pain Management Services or the type of input provided will be required to assist in the signposting of patients appropriately within the multi-disciplinary team. You will also be expected to be able to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and have the ability to explain your decisions and actions in a way that all concerned will be able to understand.You will be required to provide effective management, treatments and techniques within an individual caseload and also contribute to the delivery of Pain Management Programmes. You must also be able to demonstrate proven team working, flexibility, good time management skills, organisational skills, and evidence of self-motivation. You must also be able to demonstrate evidence of recent learning and examples of continued professional and clinical development. You will have the opportunity to consolidate and further develop clinical and leadership skills and will be supported clinically and managerially by highly skilled and motivated clinicians at all levels. Above all you will deal with each and every situation following Compassion in Practice and the six key elements Care, Compassion, Courage, Competence, Communicating effectively and Commitment. As well as delivering the Trust, Divisional and Departmental objectives. As the Pain Management Service sits alongside other Services within an integrated model (MSK, Physiotherapy and Rheumatology Service) you will be expected to acknowledge the importance of close working relationships to assist the optimum patient pathway and provide support to colleagues within these Services for advice and education on the treatment of persistent pain patients. The position if full time however we are happy to consider all applications, and would consider flexible working patterns to meet both individual and service needs. Our staff are warm, friendly, supportive and dedicated professionals who will make you feel very welcome. Job description Job responsibilities You will be expected to have a good understanding of the biopsychosocial approach to managing persistent pain conditions and as a clinician will be expected to be the first contact for some patients attending the Service. Therefore previous experience in Pain Management Services or the type of input provided will be required to assist in the signposting of patients appropriately within the multi-disciplinary team. You will also be expected to be able to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and have the ability to explain your decisions and actions in a way that all concerned will be able to understand.You will be required to provide effective management, treatments and techniques within an individual caseload and also contribute to the delivery of Pain Management Programmes. You must also be able to demonstrate proven team working, flexibility, good time management skills, organisational skills, and evidence of self-motivation. You must also be able to demonstrate evidence of recent learning and examples of continued professional and clinical development. You will have the opportunity to consolidate and further develop clinical and leadership skills and will be supported clinically and managerially by highly skilled and motivated clinicians at all levels. Above all you will deal with each and every situation following Compassion in Practice and the six key elements Care, Compassion, Courage, Competence, Communicating effectively and Commitment. As well as delivering the Trust, Divisional and Departmental objectives. As the Pain Management Service sits alongside other Services within an integrated model (MSK, Physiotherapy and Rheumatology Service) you will be expected to acknowledge the importance of close working relationships to assist the optimum patient pathway and provide support to colleagues within these Services for advice and education on the treatment of persistent pain patients. The position if full time however we are happy to consider all applications, and would consider flexible working patterns to meet both individual and service needs. Our staff are warm, friendly, supportive and dedicated professionals who will make you feel very welcome.