Job summary
We are able to offer the very exciting opportunity of a 12 month fixed term position within an internationally renowned pain management centre. This post offers an opportunity to work with leaders in the world of pain and its management and gain valuable experience to support future applications for work in this specialism. The successful candidate will work within UCLH Foundation Hospital Trust, NHNN pain management centre: treating complex and challenging patients with persistent pain.
The post offers opportunities to work within a interdisciplinary team of physiotherapists, psychologists, nurse specialists and pain consultants. The successful candidate will participate in our outpatient (face-to-face and online) pain management programmes, a physiotherapy led exercise group, and individual work, depending on service needs.
Main duties of the job
In addition to management of generalised complex persistent pain the department also offers specialised services for abdominopelvic pain and facial pain of which physiotherapy plays a key role. This post offers ongoing supervision with physiotherapists and psychologists, regular clinical and non clinical meetings and participation within an ongoing staff education programme.
The successful candidate will manage an individual caseload of people with chronic pain in addition to being part of the team delivering one of our pain management programmes. Awareness of cognitive behavioural therapy approaches, including acceptance and commitment therapy, experience of working with groups and an understanding of chronic pain management is essential. An up-to-date knowledge of the evidence base for managing this patient group is also required.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this job advertisement may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received before the advertised closing date.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this job advertisement may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received before the advertised closing date.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Physiotherapist HPC
- Relevant post-registration training
- CSP membership
- post registration experience in pain management
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients with a wide variety of complex musculoskeletal problems, including chronic pain and awareness of a cognitive behavioural approach.
- Experience in working with patients in the presence of severe ongoing pain and the psychological consequences of major trauma
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in pain management
- Previous experience of having worked with groups of patients
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of developingstandards, guidelines and policies
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective communicator, in writing, verbally presentations & electronically
- Keyboard and word processing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Physiotherapist HPC
- Relevant post-registration training
- CSP membership
- post registration experience in pain management
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients with a wide variety of complex musculoskeletal problems, including chronic pain and awareness of a cognitive behavioural approach.
- Experience in working with patients in the presence of severe ongoing pain and the psychological consequences of major trauma
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in pain management
- Previous experience of having worked with groups of patients
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of developingstandards, guidelines and policies
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective communicator, in writing, verbally presentations & electronically
- Keyboard and word processing skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
