Advanced Physiotherapist Chronic Pain Team

Job summary

The North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated MSK Service (NIMS) Chronic Pain Team are looking for an Advanced Physiotherapist to join our experienced team.

You will be required to hold avalid HCPC registration,be able to evidence advanced clinical skills as a senior clinician working with patients with long-term chronic pain and have a clear desire to expand your knowledge & skills with a capacity for autonomous clinical decision-making and problem solving.

We are looking for a team player who is an excellent communicator, has a solution-focused outlook and emotional resilience. You will need to be open, honest & compassionate, as you will be required to lead difficult conversations and support for patients regarding the prognosis of their condition.

You will need to have the ability to process large amounts of complex information, work flexibly, and respond calmly to rapidly changing circumstances with a drive to develop effective professional working relationships.

Main duties of the job

As part of your role in The North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated MSK Service (NIMS) Chronic Pain Team you will:

• Providing chronic pain assessments & treatments in a variety of settings 1:1, group and virtual.
• Ability to support development and delivery of structured interdisciplinary education for the team, including day-to-day clinical support for physiotherapists and other health care professionals.
• Working closely with other teams/agencies - involvement in addressing a range of support issues across MSK and pain conditions.
• Supporting service development and delivery of local and Trust wide projects.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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