Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist/osteopath to be part of Enfield Community Pain Service, located at the Chase Farm Hospital.
This is a fix term post to cover maternity leave, until August 2026.
We are looking to welcome a Physiotherapist or Osteopath with an interest in the management of patients with persistent pain who will be a key member of the Pain team. You will be part of a close knit multi-disciplinary team including Consultants, Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists and APP Physiotherapists, providing assessment, one to one sessions, delivery of movement classes and the provision of Pain Management Programmes to patients with persistent pain.
The team continues to rise to meet the challenge of providing high quality, modern therapy services within pain management. If you have the skills outlined and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to be innovative whilst being valued and supported, then apply today.
Main duties of the job
To perform comprehensive specialist assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To contribute to and support the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols with support and guidance from the Pain Lead.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
In line with the rest of the team, to liaise with GPs and Consultants and other professional staff to develop and maintain good working relationships.
To develop and demonstrate specialist skills within the field and support management in an agreed area of musculoskeletal care.
To be aware of and highlight to line manager any clinical governance issues pertaining to your role and practice.
To supervise and support less experienced staff and students.
To contribute to the delivery of health promotion activities within the service and for wider Trust initiatives.
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specifications for the outline of the job and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specifications for the outline of the job and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- HCPC/GoC registration
- Physiotherapy/Osteopathy Degree/Diploma
- Evidence of relevant CPD pain management
Desirable
- Relevant training and education in complex pain management skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to process, manage and communicate complex information
- The ability to recognise and work with diversity
- Advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Supervision and teaching experience
- Management of complex pain and chronic conditions
- Excellent grasp of the management of completed pain and chronic conditions
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues/developments pertinent to own profession and field including legal frameworks
- Awareness of Research and evaluation.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at band 6 level in outpatients
- 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/osteopathy.
- NHS experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high calibre
- Ability to deal with difficult situations involving conflict and/or distressed patients/carers/staff.
- Reliable, flexible, motivated diplomatic team worker who is able to demonstrate initiative, good time management and organisational skills
- Interest in developing skills in the management of complex/chronic pain
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet demands of the post including travel.
- To demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- HCPC/GoC registration
- Physiotherapy/Osteopathy Degree/Diploma
- Evidence of relevant CPD pain management
Desirable
- Relevant training and education in complex pain management skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to process, manage and communicate complex information
- The ability to recognise and work with diversity
- Advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Supervision and teaching experience
- Management of complex pain and chronic conditions
- Excellent grasp of the management of completed pain and chronic conditions
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues/developments pertinent to own profession and field including legal frameworks
- Awareness of Research and evaluation.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at band 6 level in outpatients
- 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/osteopathy.
- NHS experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high calibre
- Ability to deal with difficult situations involving conflict and/or distressed patients/carers/staff.
- Reliable, flexible, motivated diplomatic team worker who is able to demonstrate initiative, good time management and organisational skills
- Interest in developing skills in the management of complex/chronic pain
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet demands of the post including travel.
- To demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care
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).
