Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to join our Chronic Pain Physiotherapy team to develop specialist knowledge, skills and experience in the multidisciplinary management of chronic pain.
The Pain Service in Norwich offers highly specialist services such as Pain Management seminars and programmes, spinal cord stimulation, ACT psychology groups, individual physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychology services as well as medical interventions and medication management.
Our goal is to empower patients to develop robust self-management strategies whilst supporting them with a range of medical and multidisciplinary interventions as appropriate. Treatment is based on the latest guidelines from NICE and the BPS, along with other robust scientific evidence.
The post will suit individuals who have completed their core rotations (on a Band 5 Physiotherapist rotation programme, or similar) and have experience in relevant settings who are looking to develop specialist skills in this field.
Continuous Professional Development is actively supported through an established appraisal system, in-service training and post graduate library facilities. There will be peer review and support/training from all members of the team. Attendance at appropriate courses and other learning will be encouraged.
Please note candidate must be available for face-to-face interviews for this post.
Main duties of the job
Senior Physiotherapist responsible for the physiotherapy management of a defined caseload of patients within the pain management speciality.
To assess, prioritise and manage own caseload of patients, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner. Patient presentation may be complex/highly complex.
Work will be undertaken without direct supervision. Clinical/professional supervision may take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and occasional direct observation of practice. Advice and support is always available.
To provide clinical leadership within the speciality including educational, professional and managerial guidance.
To have an active role in the planning, development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the physiotherapy service provided to patients within and out-reaching from Adelaide street or the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To deputise for the Physiotherapy Operational Lead or Senior physiotherapy staff as required.
You will be working in a Supportive team environment with Unique opportunities to build knowledge and skills in acute + specialist pathways to deliver care 1:1 (both F2F and virtually), work in pain management seminars and other group settings.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Interview date: 17th April 2026
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will:
- be supported by highly specialist senior staff, comprising specialist physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, specialist nurses and Consultants. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop both clinical and leadership skills working within this interdisciplinary team.
- work with and learn from staff who are experts in their field and will have the opportunity to develop both your clinical and leadership skills working with junior staff, physiotherapy support workers and students.
- receive supervision and annual appraisal and take an active role within your own personal development.
- be supported to pursue your professional interests, assist in the development of your colleagues and help shape services.
- be involved in developing and transforming our services and care pathways, supporting the clinical leadership to ensure provision of excellent patient care in collaboration with the physiotherapy clinical, operational and AHP leads. The team works closely together and the Spinal Consultant and Lead Spinal Cord Injury Practitioner shaping services in line with the regional network vision. You will gain peer support from the Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Lead, Spinal Injury MDT and other Clinical leads in the Trauma and Orthopaedic team.
People are at the heart of everything we do. We support patients through every stage of their care, ensuring that we address and respect individual needs at every step. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and commit to investing in their development, to ensure that our services continue to improve and evolve. The department is committed to advancing our research capabilities and ensure that relevant research evidence is integrated into clinical practice to aid staff and service development. This post will provide multiple opportunities for clinical, professional and personal development in keeping with our Trusts strategic objective of becoming a centre of excellence for research, education and staff development.
- Senior Physiotherapist responsible for the physiotherapy management of a defined caseload of patients within the specialty presenting to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.See appendix for post details.
- To assess, prioritise and manage own caseload of patients, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner. Patient presentation may be complex/highly complex.
- Work will be undertaken without direct supervision. Clinical/professional supervision may take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and occasional direct observation of practice. Advice and support is always available.
- To provide clinical leadership within the speciality including educational, professional and managerial guidance.
- To have an active role in the planning, development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the physiotherapy service provided to patients within and out-reaching from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- To deputise for the Physiotherapy Operational Lead or Senior physiotherapystaff as required.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2221 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will:
- be supported by highly specialist senior staff, comprising specialist physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, specialist nurses and Consultants. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop both clinical and leadership skills working within this interdisciplinary team.
- work with and learn from staff who are experts in their field and will have the opportunity to develop both your clinical and leadership skills working with junior staff, physiotherapy support workers and students.
- receive supervision and annual appraisal and take an active role within your own personal development.
- be supported to pursue your professional interests, assist in the development of your colleagues and help shape services.
- be involved in developing and transforming our services and care pathways, supporting the clinical leadership to ensure provision of excellent patient care in collaboration with the physiotherapy clinical, operational and AHP leads. The team works closely together and the Spinal Consultant and Lead Spinal Cord Injury Practitioner shaping services in line with the regional network vision. You will gain peer support from the Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Lead, Spinal Injury MDT and other Clinical leads in the Trauma and Orthopaedic team.
People are at the heart of everything we do. We support patients through every stage of their care, ensuring that we address and respect individual needs at every step. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and commit to investing in their development, to ensure that our services continue to improve and evolve. The department is committed to advancing our research capabilities and ensure that relevant research evidence is integrated into clinical practice to aid staff and service development. This post will provide multiple opportunities for clinical, professional and personal development in keeping with our Trusts strategic objective of becoming a centre of excellence for research, education and staff development.
- Senior Physiotherapist responsible for the physiotherapy management of a defined caseload of patients within the specialty presenting to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.See appendix for post details.
- To assess, prioritise and manage own caseload of patients, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner. Patient presentation may be complex/highly complex.
- Work will be undertaken without direct supervision. Clinical/professional supervision may take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and occasional direct observation of practice. Advice and support is always available.
- To provide clinical leadership within the speciality including educational, professional and managerial guidance.
- To have an active role in the planning, development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the physiotherapy service provided to patients within and out-reaching from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- To deputise for the Physiotherapy Operational Lead or Senior physiotherapystaff as required.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2221 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health Professions Council (UK)
- Evidence of CPD, maintained in a portfolio showing CPD events/activity relevant to the clinical specialty
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in areas relevant to the clinical specialty
- Significant postgraduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a post with broad-based rotational opportunities.
- Student or physiotherapy assistant direct supervision
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Understanding of clinical governance and implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Awareness of self - strengths and weaknesses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health Professions Council (UK)
- Evidence of CPD, maintained in a portfolio showing CPD events/activity relevant to the clinical specialty
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in areas relevant to the clinical specialty
- Significant postgraduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a post with broad-based rotational opportunities.
- Student or physiotherapy assistant direct supervision
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Understanding of clinical governance and implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Awareness of self - strengths and weaknesses
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).
