Advanced Pain Physio Practitioner (Band 8a) – Lead & Develop

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Burnley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Burnley is seeking an experienced Band 8a Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP), or a Band 7 Physiotherapist preparing for progression through a dedicated preceptorship programme. Join the Integrated Musculoskeletal, Pain and Rheumatology Service to support the development of a Community Pain Service.

You will work with Pain Consultants and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, lead education for primary care staff, and develop

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making for complex cases.
• Leadership and mentoring within a multidisciplinary team.
• Specialist knowledge in pain management and musculoskeletal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level clinical expertise and autonomous decision-making.
• Lead and develop education programmes for primary care staff.
• Collaborate with Pain Consultants, Physiotherapists and allied professionals to optimise patient care.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Clinical leadership

Pain management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Band 7/8a APP Preceptorship Programme

Qualified Physiotherapist

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Burnley is seeking an experienced Band 8a Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP), or a Band 7 Physiotherapist preparing for progression through a dedicated preceptorship programme. Join the Integrated Musculoskeletal, Pain and Rheumatology Service to support the development of a Community Pain Service.

You will work with Pain Consultants and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, lead education for primary care staff, and develop