Job summary
We are offering the very exciting opportunity for a band 8a Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in pain management to join our team.
The post sits within an internationally renowned pain management centre. This post would suit someone who has already had experience working in pain management and who is looking to gain experience working at 8A level.
Main duties of the job
It offers an opportunity to work with leaders in the world of pain and its management, within UCLH Foundation Hospital Trust, NHNN pain management centre: treating complex and challenging patients with chronic, long term pain.
The post offers opportunities to work within a multi disciplinary team of physiotherapists, psychologists, nurse specialists and pain consultants and the successful candidate will participate in an outpatient pain management programme, a physiotherapy led exercise group, individual physiotherapy work, joint assessments and service pathway development work, depending on service needs.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
In addition to management of generalised complex persistent pain the department also offers specialised services for inpatient complex pain, joint hypermobility syndrome, neuropathic pain, abdominopelvic pain and facial pain of which physiotherapy plays a key role. This post offers ongoing supervision with physiotherapists and psychologists, regular clinical and non clinical meetings and participation within an ongoing staff education programme.
Awareness of cognitive behavioural therapy approaches, experience of working with groups and an understanding of chronic pain management is essential. An up to date knowledge of the evidence base for managing this patient group is also required.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
In addition to management of generalised complex persistent pain the department also offers specialised services for inpatient complex pain, joint hypermobility syndrome, neuropathic pain, abdominopelvic pain and facial pain of which physiotherapy plays a key role. This post offers ongoing supervision with physiotherapists and psychologists, regular clinical and non clinical meetings and participation within an ongoing staff education programme.
Awareness of cognitive behavioural therapy approaches, experience of working with groups and an understanding of chronic pain management is essential. An up to date knowledge of the evidence base for managing this patient group is also required.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree /diploma in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of post graduate training in pain to the equivalent of modules at masters level
- HCPC registered
- Evidence for awareness of and/or training in and clinical use of contextualised cognitive behavioural therapy strategies
- Evidence of teaching/delivering training
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Member of the relevant professional college or society e.g CSP
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards
- Prescribing qualification
- Active member of BPS and/or PPA
- Appraisal training
Experience
Essential
- Specific pain experience to include general and specialist pain services.
- Previous experience as a Band 7 physiotherapist or equivalent.
- Experience delivering contextualised cognitive behavioural approaches to pain management.
- Evidence of having supervised qualified therapy staff.
- Evidence in initiating and undertaking audit.
- Evidence of teaching a wide range of groups e.g. therapy colleagues, the IDT and external agencies.
- Evidence in involvement in risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
- Evidence of working with groups of patients.
Desirable
- Evidence in initiating and undertaking research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner who has the ability to work unsupervised.
- Evidence of CBT training and clinical experience in a chronic pain setting.
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise and others workload.
- Ability to supervise staff
- Understanding of interdisciplinary issues and ability and commitment to work effectively and efficiently in an interdisciplinary team.
- Highly specialist analytical and diagnostic skills during assessment and intervention.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and advise appropriate physiotherapy treatment and evaluate outcomes using generic and uni disciplinary measures for patients with highly complex pain.
- Evidence up to date CPD including evidence of reflective practice, in service training, courses attended and clinical experience gained.
- Evidence of effective presentation and training skills to a ride ranging audience.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive and contentious information in understandable form to patients, significant others and all other professionals involved.
- Effective oral communication skills demonstrating negotiating skills and ability to manage and defuse potential conflict
- Effective written communication skills, including accurate record keeping.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act2010 and the Public SectorEqualityDuties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree /diploma in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of post graduate training in pain to the equivalent of modules at masters level
- HCPC registered
- Evidence for awareness of and/or training in and clinical use of contextualised cognitive behavioural therapy strategies
- Evidence of teaching/delivering training
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Member of the relevant professional college or society e.g CSP
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards
- Prescribing qualification
- Active member of BPS and/or PPA
- Appraisal training
Experience
Essential
- Specific pain experience to include general and specialist pain services.
- Previous experience as a Band 7 physiotherapist or equivalent.
- Experience delivering contextualised cognitive behavioural approaches to pain management.
- Evidence of having supervised qualified therapy staff.
- Evidence in initiating and undertaking audit.
- Evidence of teaching a wide range of groups e.g. therapy colleagues, the IDT and external agencies.
- Evidence in involvement in risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
- Evidence of working with groups of patients.
Desirable
- Evidence in initiating and undertaking research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner who has the ability to work unsupervised.
- Evidence of CBT training and clinical experience in a chronic pain setting.
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise and others workload.
- Ability to supervise staff
- Understanding of interdisciplinary issues and ability and commitment to work effectively and efficiently in an interdisciplinary team.
- Highly specialist analytical and diagnostic skills during assessment and intervention.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and advise appropriate physiotherapy treatment and evaluate outcomes using generic and uni disciplinary measures for patients with highly complex pain.
- Evidence up to date CPD including evidence of reflective practice, in service training, courses attended and clinical experience gained.
- Evidence of effective presentation and training skills to a ride ranging audience.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive and contentious information in understandable form to patients, significant others and all other professionals involved.
- Effective oral communication skills demonstrating negotiating skills and ability to manage and defuse potential conflict
- Effective written communication skills, including accurate record keeping.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act2010 and the Public SectorEqualityDuties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pain Management Centre at NHNN
25 Cleveland Street
London
W1T 3BF
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
