Job summary
THIS POST IS OPEN TO THE CORNWALL HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY ONLY.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced practitioner to join our multidisciplinary Pain Service team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering specialist biopsychosocial assessment and evidence-based treatment for individuals living with persistent pain.
This role offers a structured development pathway toward advanced clinical practice. The post holder will work under the supervision of an Advanced Specialist Physiotherapist and an Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist, receiving ongoing support and training to build advanced knowledge and skills in pain management. Through competency-based progression, the post holder will work toward becoming an autonomous Advanced Practitioner.
The position is based within the Pain Service specialty, offering a collaborative and supportive environment focused on holistic, patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
See job description for full duties.
Undertaking clinical assessments for patients with persistent pain, often with complex biopsychosocial presentations.
Develop, implement and evaluate appropriate specialist therapy interventions including pain rehabilitations programmes.
Produce accurate contemporaneous documentation.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Educated to degree level
- Evidence of reflective practice in related topics
Desirable
- Membership of professional body (CSP/BAOT)
- Related MSc clinical module or working towards post graduate study in a related subject, preferably at MSc module level or equivalent
- Active membership of the British Pain Society or Physiotherapy Pain Society
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working with persistent pain or other long term conditions
- Experience in face-to-face consultations requiring a high standard of empathy, listening and explanation skills
- Participated in training and courses relevant to self-management of long term health conditions
Desirable
- Experience of participating in patient-focused, group-based education and treatments
- Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team
- Experience of the development of patient focused information in a variety of formats
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Educated to degree level
- Evidence of reflective practice in related topics
Desirable
- Membership of professional body (CSP/BAOT)
- Related MSc clinical module or working towards post graduate study in a related subject, preferably at MSc module level or equivalent
- Active membership of the British Pain Society or Physiotherapy Pain Society
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working with persistent pain or other long term conditions
- Experience in face-to-face consultations requiring a high standard of empathy, listening and explanation skills
- Participated in training and courses relevant to self-management of long term health conditions
Desirable
- Experience of participating in patient-focused, group-based education and treatments
- Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team
- Experience of the development of patient focused information in a variety of formats
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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