Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services trust in the UK seeks an experienced Physiotherapist specializing in chronic pain management. This role involves assessing and treating patients, leading support groups, and collaborating with specialists in the field. The position is a Band 8a role with opportunities for career growth and flexible working. This is a unique chance to contribute to innovative care while developing professionally.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• High level of experience in a musculoskeletal setting.
• Registered and accredited with the HCPC as a Physiotherapist.
• Experience working with chronic pain patients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in triage for spinal and pain patients.
• Assess and treat patients experiencing chronic pain.
• Lead groups supporting those with pain.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment and treatment

Collaboration with MDT specialists

Chronic pain management

Education

Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in triage for spinal and pain patients referred into the IPASS service with MDT support as required.
• Assess and treat patients experiencing chronic pain and fatigue; help patients set and achieve value-based goals; support and work with others within the MDT.
• Lead and deliver groups supporting those with pain, including movement and fibromyalgia groups.
• Collaborate with specialists in Chronic Pain and Spinal conditions (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Medics) to deliver specialist interventions for ongoing pain.
• Demonstrate development through a competency-based evidence gathering process with support from experienced staff.
• Be based at Finchampstead with care delivered across multiple premises in the West of Berkshire as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• High level of experience in a musculoskeletal setting including assessment and treatment of spinal conditions.
• Registered and accredited with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Physiotherapist and registered with the CSP.
• Experience of working with chronic pain patients and an understanding of the needs of this patient group.

Role Details

Step into a world of compassionate care and innovation as part of our forward-thinking team. This is a Band 8a post, with scope to be offered as a developmental role from Band 7-8a depending 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. 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. Part-time hours will be considered if successful at interview.

Application and Additional Information

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About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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

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

Benefits

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