Job summary
*£6,500 relocation package available (criteria applies)*
We are pleased to advertise for a Band 7 Pain Specialist Physiotherapist . In our specialist pain team you will have extensive experience and expertise in managing the range of MSK conditions and especially those with ongoing and persistent pain and in return will receive support in the form of a well structured supervision programme and access to internal and external training. You will have the opportunity to train and develop staff. Our service provides a specialist pain multidisciplinary service including physiotherapy, psychology, specialist nurse prescriber and consultant anaesthetists. to the patients of Enfield . The successful candidate will be based at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield .
Main duties of the job
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
About us
Enfield Health has a long history of managing the health needs of the diverse and multi-cultural population of this North London Borough. We pride ourselves on integrated working not only within the wider therapy team of which you will be part, but also with other health professionals in Acute and Primary care , local authority and voluntary sectors.If you do not know Enfield, we are on the edges of London and have easy access to central London as well as enjoying the benefits of the nearby green belt. We are a dynamic Trust - scoring '' Good'' during our latest CQC inspection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Band 6 level work in out patients. 5 years post grad-clinical experience including experience of core areas.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Substantial recent experience of management of Musculoskeletal conditions, including complex and chronic conditions.
Desirable
- Experience of practice based physiotherapy and or lone working.
- NHS experience
desirable
Desirable
- Valid UK driving licence with access to a car
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate complex information to patients who may be emotional distressed or antagonistic.
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
- Ability to process, manage and communicate complex information. To do this in a sensitive and clear manner in order to ensure optimum understanding and co-operation.
- The ability to recognise and work with diversity. Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high calibre.
Knowledge / Awareness / Understanding
Essential
- Excellent grasp of the management of complex pain and chronic conditions.
- Awareness of Research and evaluation.
- Have an excellent understanding of clinical governance in relation to physiotherapy and the ability to apply principles to own area.
- Extensive relevant knowledge base underpinned by a broader physiotherapeutic base.
Desirable
- Area of specific interest or expertise developed.
- Member of a Clinical Interest Group
Education / Qualification
Essential
- H.P.C. Registration.
- Diploma / Degree.
- Evidence from C.P.D. portfolio of on-going relevant post-graduate training both theoretical and practical to a high level. This will be accredited at Masters or equivalent level.
Desirable
- Member CSP
- Any other relevant training & education
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Band 6 level work in out patients. 5 years post grad-clinical experience including experience of core areas.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Substantial recent experience of management of Musculoskeletal conditions, including complex and chronic conditions.
Desirable
- Experience of practice based physiotherapy and or lone working.
- NHS experience
desirable
Desirable
- Valid UK driving licence with access to a car
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate complex information to patients who may be emotional distressed or antagonistic.
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
- Ability to process, manage and communicate complex information. To do this in a sensitive and clear manner in order to ensure optimum understanding and co-operation.
- The ability to recognise and work with diversity. Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high calibre.
Knowledge / Awareness / Understanding
Essential
- Excellent grasp of the management of complex pain and chronic conditions.
- Awareness of Research and evaluation.
- Have an excellent understanding of clinical governance in relation to physiotherapy and the ability to apply principles to own area.
- Extensive relevant knowledge base underpinned by a broader physiotherapeutic base.
Desirable
- Area of specific interest or expertise developed.
- Member of a Clinical Interest Group
Education / Qualification
Essential
- H.P.C. Registration.
- Diploma / Degree.
- Evidence from C.P.D. portfolio of on-going relevant post-graduate training both theoretical and practical to a high level. This will be accredited at Masters or equivalent level.
Desirable
- Member CSP
- Any other relevant training & education
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
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).
