Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award- winning pain service. As a band 6 physio you will be part of the multi- disciplinary team consisting of, anaesthetic consultants, specialist nurses, specialist OT, psychologist and senior physio staff.
You will have your own case load of patients, assessing and rehabilitating patients with chronic pain as well as the opportunity to contribute to group education sessions. You will also have the opportunity for service development and joint working /collaboration with other members of the team. In all of this you will be directly supported by the band 7 specialist pain physio as well as the wider team.
Main duties of the job
- To work collaboratively within the specialist Pain service
- To work with the Stockport Multi disciplinary Team to promote an efficient, effective service for all patients and carers
- Work as an autonomous practitioner, both professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of the professional and clinical work.
- To have a role in the responsibility for the management of patients care pathway through the Pain service
- To be responsible for a designated caseload of patients, where you will assess patients and implement and evaluate treatment plans, and coordinate interventions
- As a registered Allied Health Care Professional you will assist in the organisation, development, promotion and delivery of the Pain service
- To liaise with health, education and social services, working in partnership with primary and secondary carer, social prescribers and other external agencies to ensure the delivery of a high quality service, and facilitate effective discharge and/or onward referral
- Make recommendations to clinical team leader for changes to practice, and may lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service guidelines.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work collaboratively within the specialist Pain service
- To work with the Stockport Multi disciplinary Team to promote an efficient, effective service for all patients and carers
- Work as an autonomous practitioner, both professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of the professional and clinical work.
- To have a role in the responsibility for the management of patients care pathway through the Pain service
- To be responsible for a designated caseload of patients, where you will assess patients and implement and evaluate treatment plans, and coordinate interventions
- As a registered Allied Health Care Professional you will assist in the organisation, development, promotion and delivery of the Pain service
- To liaise with health, education and social services, working in partnership with primary and secondary carer, social prescribers and other external agencies to ensure the delivery of a high quality service, and facilitate effective discharge and/or onward referral
- Make recommendations to clinical team leader for changes to practice, and may lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service guidelines.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work collaboratively within the specialist Pain service
- To work with the Stockport Multi disciplinary Team to promote an efficient, effective service for all patients and carers
- Work as an autonomous practitioner, both professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of the professional and clinical work.
- To have a role in the responsibility for the management of patients care pathway through the Pain service
- To be responsible for a designated caseload of patients, where you will assess patients and implement and evaluate treatment plans, and coordinate interventions
- As a registered Allied Health Care Professional you will assist in the organisation, development, promotion and delivery of the Pain service
- To liaise with health, education and social services, working in partnership with primary and secondary carer, social prescribers and other external agencies to ensure the delivery of a high quality service, and facilitate effective discharge and/or onward referral
- Make recommendations to clinical team leader for changes to practice, and may lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service guidelines.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oDiploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- oState Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
- oEvidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- oEvidence of CPD postgraduate learning related to musculoskeletal conditions
- oClinical Educator's Course.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of current best practice in physical and psychological interventions in Pain Physiotherapy
- oKnowledge and application of standardised assessments.
- oKnowledge of Nice Guidance and current practice.
- oKnowledge of intermediate care and community/support services
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
- oExperience working with conditions with complex symptom presentation
- oExperience of working in a Community environment
Desirable
- oExperience of dealing with GP referrals
- oExperience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to analyse professional and ethical standards.
- oAbility to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- oAbility to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- oAbility to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oDiploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- oState Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
- oEvidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- oEvidence of CPD postgraduate learning related to musculoskeletal conditions
- oClinical Educator's Course.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of current best practice in physical and psychological interventions in Pain Physiotherapy
- oKnowledge and application of standardised assessments.
- oKnowledge of Nice Guidance and current practice.
- oKnowledge of intermediate care and community/support services
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
- oExperience working with conditions with complex symptom presentation
- oExperience of working in a Community environment
Desirable
- oExperience of dealing with GP referrals
- oExperience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to analyse professional and ethical standards.
- oAbility to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- oAbility to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- oAbility to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
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).
