Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
The Community Chronic Pain service is a multi-disciplinary team of expert chronic pain clinicians who support people with persistent pain to develop self-management strategies to manage their chronic pain.
This service is delivered in a variety of settings and virtually, tailored to meet patient needs and can be in a group setting, 1:1 clinics and also within the secure (prison) environment. The serviceruns Introductory Pain Groups and Pain Management Programmes aimed at supporting those with non-malignant persistent pain across the community. Our aim is to help individuals to improve their quality life and reduce their dependency on healthcare services and medication. The service operates from Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a skilled and compassionate Alexander Technique Teacher to join our Community Chronic Pain Service, supporting patients across Kent to improve movement, reduce pain and regain confidence in their daily lives. This is a rewarding opportunity to bring your specialist expertise into a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping people manage long-term pain more effectively.
In this role, you'll work with patients in community settings, offering tailored one-to-one and group sessions that focus on posture, movement awareness and self-management strategies. You'll help individuals understand their habitual patterns, develop healthier movement choices and build the skills they need to live more comfortably and independently.
You'll collaborate closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and pain specialists to deliver a holistic, person-centred approach to care. Your insights will contribute to shared treatment plans, patient education and the wider development of our service.
If you're passionate about empowering people with chronic pain, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a genuine difference in community health, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Additional Working Pattern: 19 hours to be worked across 3 days which must include a Thursday
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduation from a 3 year full time training course at an approved Alexander Technique training school
- Teaching Member of Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (MSTAT) or equivalent
Desirable
- Working towards Master level study
- PRINCE 2 or equiv project management training
- PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in area of practice
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience
Desirable
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)
- Experience of leading and managing teams
Special Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduation from a 3 year full time training course at an approved Alexander Technique training school
- Teaching Member of Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (MSTAT) or equivalent
Desirable
- Working towards Master level study
- PRINCE 2 or equiv project management training
- PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in area of practice
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience
Desirable
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)
- Experience of leading and managing teams
Special Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
