Specialist Physiotherapist in Chronic Pelvic Pain
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to work in Pain Management at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be based at James Cook University Hospital but may at times be required to work in a community based setting.
You will be required to have significant post graduate clinical experience of working in pain management and specific pelvic pain management experience. You will need a high level of communication and organisational skills and the ability to work within the team.
The post holder will be working within the multidisciplinary field of Pain Management, more specifically with patients affected by chronic pelvic pain. The post will include running a Pain management programme with specific content to the management of chronic pelvic pain, and you will be required to provide one to one physiotherapy treatment where appropriate for patients with chronic pelvic pain or generalised MSK pain.
You will have key role in supporting the Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in the development of therapy services in the Pain Clinic and will be expected to work dynamically as part of the MDT.
We offer a comprehensive in service training programme and staff are encouraged and supported in their continuous professional development through workshops and clinical supervision.
Main duties of the job- To provide clinical leadership in Pain Clinic Therapies for pelvic pain & to develop and deliver an efficient and effective person centred service within the framework of clinical governance.
- To assess, treat and lead the management of highly complex patients with persistent chronic pelvic pain and / or chronic musculoskeletal pain in the Therapy pain management service.
- To assess patients referred to the Pain Clinic on behalf of the pain consultant with a specialist interest in pelvic pain.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
- Your Leadership Impact
- Leading your Team to Success
- Leading Into the Future
- Service Improvement for Beginners
- Developing your Service Improvement Skills
- Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria- • Theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in specialist area
- • Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience within specialist area
- • Evidence of audit and research
- • Evidence of MDT working
Qualifications
Essential criteria- To hold a degree or relevant Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC registration
- Completed relevant post graduate courses.
- • Completed or willing to work towards an MSc if available.
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in Pelvic Health / pelvic pain management at band 6 level.
- Experience managing patients with chronic pain conditions.
- Experience working within the NHS
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form.Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.