In this role, the physiotherapist will conduct comprehensive assessments to formulate individualized treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based interventions. Additionally, the successful applicant will have opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, research, and participation in training programs for staff and patients. The position is suited for individuals keen on enhancing their expertise in pain management while providing valuable support to patients in achieving their personal health goals.
Are you fascinated by the amazing science of pain and motivated to help clients make sense of their own persistent pain? Do you enjoy supporting individuals to build upon their skills to successfully self-manage their pain and to achieve their personal goals? Would you like to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills within the field of Pain Management?
You will be supported by and work closely with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated and expert pain specialists including physiotherapists, psychologists, pharmacist, occupational therapists, pain consultants, osteopath, therapy assistant and nurses. The pain team integrates with our Rheumatology, MSK and ME/CFS services and you will benefit from shared learning opportunities.
You will be involved in delivering a full range of specialist Pain Management Physiotherapy approaches. The successful applicant will assess and manage a mixed caseload of patients with pain management both on a 1:1 basis and in groups. There will be opportunities for close interdisciplinary working, research and service development.
You will have current experience of working with individuals living with pain. We would also consider applications from Band 5 clinicians with sound MSK assessment and reasoning skills who would want to develop in the area of pain management, as part of a development role.
We welcome applicants with innovative and creative ideas, who will support the development of this service.
To be responsible for a specialist physiotherapy caseload of adult and older people with diverse therapy needs.
To undertake comprehensive assessment of adult and older people with diverse presentations, using self-determined investigative and analytical skills, to formulate hypotheses in order to determine a diagnosis
To establish individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a range of evidence based treatment and skills and options to formulate interventions and programmes of care.
To participate in the co-ordination, development and delivery of training programmes and information packages for colleagues in health, voluntary sector organizations, and patients/ carers.
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