Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

NHS; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing treatment for patients with chronic pain conditions, collaborating with specialists, and leading patient support groups. Ideal candidates will hold a physiotherapy degree and have significant experience in assessment and treatment. Flexible working options are available, making this an attractive opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave increasing with service

Competitive salary

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at popular retailers

Qualifications

• Registered and accredited with HCPC as a Physiotherapist.
• Experience working with chronic pain patients.
• Proven record in CPD of relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Participate in triage for spinal and pain patients.
• Lead and support groups for patients experiencing pain.
• Collaborate with specialists in Chronic Pain.

Skills

Experience in musculoskeletal setting

Knowledge of chronic pain treatment

Clinical leadership skills

Excellent written communication

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Membership of HCPC

Post-Graduate training in specialist field

Job description

Are you an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who enjoys working in a dynamic Multi-disciplinary team to provide treatment and support for patients experiencing Chronic Pain. If so, we have an incredible position waiting for you.

Step into a world of compassionate care and innovation as part of our forward-thinking team. You'll be at the forefront of providing evidence-based assessment and treatment within a supportive team environment.

It is a Band 8a post, with scope to be offered as a developmental role from Band 7-8a dependant on experience and completion of appropriate competencies, where you will be able to expand your expertise in working with complexities and co-morbidities like Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia and Long-Covid and really make a difference to how patients are able to engage with the world around them and achieve their goals. This is a 1 year fixed term or secondment opportunity.

This position isn't just a job; it's a chance to learn, develop and work at the forefront of physical health motivating clients and healthcare professionals alike to achieve lasting change.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply today and be part of a truly fantastic team with patient centred care at the heart of all they do!

Part time hours will be considered if successful at interview

Main duties of the job

You will participate in triage for both spinal and pain patients referred into the IPASS service with support from the MDT where required, assimilating and gathering information to enable you to achieve this.

You'll be responsible for the assessment and treatment for patients experiencing chronic pain and fatigue and helping them set and achieve value-based goals alongside supporting and working others within the multi-disciplinary team.

You will lead and deliver groups aimed at supporting those experiencing pain including specific movement and fibromyalgia groups.

You will work in collaboration with other specialists in Chronic Pain and Spinal conditions including Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Medics to deliver specialist interventions to people with ongoing pain.

You will be required to demonstrate development through a competency based evidence gathering process and be supported by experienced staff to do so.

You'll be based at Finchampstead and deliver care in a number of premises across the West of Berkshire as required.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

High level of experience working in a musculoskeletal setting including assessment and treatment of spinal conditions.

Registered and accredited with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) as a Physiotherapist as well as be registered with the CSP.

Experience of working with chronic pain patients and an understanding of the specific needs of this patient group.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Member of HCPC
• To have undertaken accredited courses which enable work to be performed at APP level
• Significant Post-Graduate training in the specialist field: high level of skills underpinned by experience
• Proven record in CPD of relevant area
• Additional training in Psychological therapies such as CBT and ACT
• CSP membership
• Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) training
• Post-graduate management/leadership course
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Group e.g Advanced Practice Physiotherapy

Previous Experience

• Experience of formal and informal teaching to, colleagues in the physiotherapy department, other AHPs and GPs/Registrars.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership within the Physiotherapy Department, including direct supervision and training senior staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert Knowledge of pathology, assessment, diagnosis and management in the specialist fields of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Pain
• Understanding relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
• Evidence of own self development through PDP
• Evidence of appraising staff
• Knowledge and evidence of Audit and Research
• Ability to develop others via CPD/PDP/In-Service training/presentations
• Excellent written communication skills to ensure information is understood by patients, referrers and other healthcare professionals.
• Exceptional time management, prioritisation and organisation skills

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel between multiple sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£50,008 to £56,908 a yearper annum (incl of HCAS)