Senior Physiotherapist Pain Clinic

NHS; Teddington; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service organization is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist for its Pain Clinic in Teddington. The role requires at least 5-6 years of experience, particularly in musculoskeletal outpatient settings. You will join a dynamic team delivering comprehensive pain management services. The position is part-time, fixed term for 12 months, with a salary of £53,751 to £60,651 per year.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing practitioners

Employee assistance programme

Comprehensive occupational health services

Qualifications

• 5/6 years' experience post registration with musculoskeletal outpatient experience as a Band 6 physiotherapist.
• Experience working with patients with persistent pain is desirable.
• Working towards or interested in Msc in MSK or Pain or MMACP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality Physiotherapy service to patients referred from the Pain Clinic.
• Deliver Pain management programme with a psychologist or psychotherapist.
• Participate in audit and research activities within the Pain Management Service.

Skills

Musculoskeletal experience

Ability to communicate sensitively

IT literacy

Education

Diploma/BSc Degree in Physiotherapy

Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)

Job description

Go back Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Physiotherapist Pain Clinic

The closing date is 07 December 2025

We are seeking an experienced Musculoskeletal qualified physiotherapist who is keen to expand their experience into working with patients with chronic pain problems by working as part of the Pain clinic team delivering the Pain Management Service for Kingston and Richmond foundation Trusts.

The Pain clinic is situated in Teddington Health and Social care centre (THSCC) 18 Queen's Road, Teddington, TW11 0LR (Behind Teddington Memorial hospital).

You will be enthusiastic & dynamic and with adequate musculoskeletal experience to feel confident in assessing and managing this patient group.

You will be a key member of the Pain Management Service Team, who provide an integrated service to adults referred with persistent pain. The team includes clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, specialist physiotherapists, an alexander technique teacher and acupuncturist who work closely alongside consultant anaesthetists who specialise in chronic pain management.

We are a well-established, supportive and innovative service and are currently piloting an initiative to improve the patient pathway for people referred to therapies.

Main duties of the job

The role will:

• Be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, efficient Physiotherapy service to all appropriate patients referred from the Pain Clinic.
• To deliver Pain management programme with a psychologist or psychotherapist.
• Undertake and deliver individually led classes and 1:1 courses of treatment
• Participate in appropriate audit and research activities within the Pain Management Service.

Applicants must be trained in physiotherapy to the standard required for registration with the Chartered society of physiotherapy & Registered with the HPC.

You should have at least 5-6 years post-qualification experience in a medical setting. Preferably with at least 3 year of musculoskeletal outpatient experience and experience of working with patient with persistent pain. Experience of working with patients within a chronic pain service would be desirable.

Ability to communicate sensitively is essential. You will be a team player, IT literate and demonstrate commitment to updating and maintaining your clinical skills.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
• Working towards or interested in Msc in MSK or Pain or MMACP.

Experience

• 5/6 years' experience post registration with musculoskeletal outpatient experience as a Band 6 physiotherapist.
• Previous experience working with patients with persistent pain or working with in a Pain clinic setting

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.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teddington Health and Social Care Centre (THSCC)

£53,751 to £60,651 a year Pro rata pa incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-NN-7558569-AHP-GV-Z

Job locations

Teddington Health and Social Care Centre (THSCC)