Band 7 Highly Specialist MSK Physiotherapist-Pain Specialist

Band 7 Highly Specialist MSK Physiotherapist-Pain Specialist

To work as an autonomous practitioner in the multidisciplinary MSK Service within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, based at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Main duties of the job

***Fixed Term until April 2027***

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic clinician to join our well established, innovative team of musculoskeletal physiotherapist. This post is an exciting invitation for anyone who has a special interest in pain management with the opportunity of being involved in multidisciplinary pain team meetings, inpatient ward rounds as well as be involved in the assessment and treatment of those suffering in long term pain conditions.

The post is based at our main Barnet and Chase Farm sites and will include cross site working. Patient care will be a mix of Telehealth and face to face consultations and will involve extended hours and evening work dependent on demand. The successful candidate will have significant postgraduate experience of working with patients with complex conditions; working within a bio-psychosocial approach on a one-to-one basis as well as within a group context. They will share responsibility for supporting junior and less experienced staff working. They will be expected to participate in the teaching and training of more junior staff and other health care professionals as appropriate.

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and passionate and have the motivation to encourage and facilitate best practice. We are looking for an individual who is an excellent communicator, a team player and compassionate at their core.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Values

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• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
  

Education & Professional Qualifications

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• BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or Diploma or equivalent
  
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for profession
  
• Evidence or portfolio of postgraduate continued development in specialist spinal area
  
• Evidence of study or intention to study at masters level
  
• Membership of specialist interest group
  

Experience

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• Specialist in-depth knowledge and experience in complex/spinal area
  
• Experience of working with patients of all age groups
  
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of patients within complex conditions
  
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
  
• Awareness of cognitive behavioural approaches to rehabilitation
  
• Experience of group work
  
• Previous experience of staff & student supervision/ clinical education
  
• Experience of leading a team
  
• Experience of quality improvement and/or clinical audit and/or research
  
• Experience of teaching to unidisciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups
  
• Evidence of active involvement in service development & contributio
  
• Working at Band 7 level
  
• Evidence of successfully working within various mediums, including face to face and virtual
  

Skills and aptitudes

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• Specialist knowledge within the complex patient area and ability to apply this in a clinical setting
  
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning and the management of complex patients
  
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
  
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to best practice and awareness of relevant national standards/guidelines
  
• Knowledge of recent professional developments in the clinical area
  
• Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
  
• Positive attitude to and ability to cope well with change
  
• Excellent organisational skills
  
• Excellent communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues
  
• Highly effective written communication skills
  
• Able to manage own clinical caseload by prioritising effectively an d to support others to do the same
  
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams
  
• Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines and support others to do the same
  
• Competent IT skills including use of internet, email, EXCEL, word processing and Telehealth
  
• Good presentation skill s within different mediums
  
• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately
  

Personal Qualities & attributes

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• Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness in a range of situations
  
• Ability to negotiate at a variety of levels
  
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  
• Self -motivated and able to motivate others
  
• A flexible approach
  

Others

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• Able to comply with Trust manual handling guidelines
  

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.

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