Job summary
This is an excellent career opportunity to be part of a Pain Management Service. The post could be developmental so may suit an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist; or an existing Band 6 Physiotherapist. MSK experience is essential. The post holder will be required to support the existing Band 7 and 6 staff in the development of physiotherapy within the hospital based clinical team comprising of Consultant Anaesthetists, Specialist Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and a Therapy Assistant. In addition, there is administrative support from secretaries and Health Care Assistants.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is based in the beautiful County of Norfolk with easy access to beaches and the countryside. It offers a friendly working environment.
The Pain Management Service is particularly known for its close multidisciplinary working which is under going some exciting changes to promote even greater multidisciplinary working. There are opportunities for professional development within the workplace, including regular supervision.
We are keen to promote collaborative practice and to develop staff within a supportive and friendly environment. The Physiotherapy Service would welcome all applications for a job share, part time or flexible working hours.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with a wide range of chronic pain disorders, many of which have complex presentation. This will be competed in a multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating the services of consultant anaesthetists, specialist nurses, clinical psychologists and occupational therapists.
The Trust actively encourages personal development, you will be expected to engage in a supported supervision structure, incorporating reflective practice, clinical reasoning, skills development, as well as independent CPD. We can offer you teaching, supervision and supported development from our specialists, and our established team of advanced practitioners, as you work through your clinical competencies and objectives. As such you will be providing a local specialised, evidence based pain management service to the population of West Norfolk.
You will assist in the training, supervision and appraisal including both pre and post graduate physiotherapists. You will also take part in the weekend working as part of an agreed rota.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- B.Sc. in Physiotherapy (3 year) or M.Sc. in Physiotherapy (2 year) or Diploma in Physiotherapy (3 year)
- Health & Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Demonstration of a variety of post-graduate courses to increase level of skills and knowledge
- Practice Educator Course and ability to supervise under-graduate physiotherapists
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience as a band 5 physiotherapist
- Previous experience within musculo-skeletal (MSK) out-patients as a band 5 physiotherapist
Desirable
- A range of physiotherapy clinical experience in a variety of specialties as a band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of staff supervision and appraisal, including student physiotherapists
- A range of physiotherapy experience in a variety of specialities as a band 5 physiotherapist
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the assessment and management of persistent pain including use of the bio-psycho-social model and self-management approach
- Good organisational/time management skills including ability to effectively prioritise and delegate workload
- Commitment to continued professional development and learning
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of national guidelines and standards in line with the British Pain Society and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy related to persistent pain
- To have a good understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- B.Sc. in Physiotherapy (3 year) or M.Sc. in Physiotherapy (2 year) or Diploma in Physiotherapy (3 year)
- Health & Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Demonstration of a variety of post-graduate courses to increase level of skills and knowledge
- Practice Educator Course and ability to supervise under-graduate physiotherapists
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience as a band 5 physiotherapist
- Previous experience within musculo-skeletal (MSK) out-patients as a band 5 physiotherapist
Desirable
- A range of physiotherapy clinical experience in a variety of specialties as a band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of staff supervision and appraisal, including student physiotherapists
- A range of physiotherapy experience in a variety of specialities as a band 5 physiotherapist
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the assessment and management of persistent pain including use of the bio-psycho-social model and self-management approach
- Good organisational/time management skills including ability to effectively prioritise and delegate workload
- Commitment to continued professional development and learning
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of national guidelines and standards in line with the British Pain Society and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy related to persistent pain
- To have a good understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post
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).
