Job summary
This is a fixed term /secondment opportunity in Pain and Rehabilitation Team . The postholder will be responsible for development, delivery and evaluation of the Physiotherapy service within the Rehabilitation and Pain Management Service. You will be working alongside an established MDT including Consultants, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurses, Therapy Technicians and administrative staff to deliver an inpatient rehabilitation programme and outpatient service.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients, carers and families. Undertake the lead role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of physiotherapy treatment plans.
- Be a physiotherapy lead within the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice to other specialist health professionals, both internally and externally.
- Provide clinical supervision, teaching and act as a source of specialist advice to students, junior and Band 6 physiotherapists and assistants.
- Work closely with Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Psychologists to deliver self-management programmes for people with conditions including persistent pain or widespread pain, rheumatological conditions, hypermobility
About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
- Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
- Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
- Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist advice and training to the multi-disciplinary team (including consultants) and external agencies, including other specialist physiotherapists nationally and internationally.
To provide cover for managerial and clinical tasks in the temporary absence of another member of the team, as appropriate to own level of experience.
Support the teams service development and delivery of evidence based practice through service evaluation, clinical audit and research.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist advice and training to the multi-disciplinary team (including consultants) and external agencies, including other specialist physiotherapists nationally and internationally.
To provide cover for managerial and clinical tasks in the temporary absence of another member of the team, as appropriate to own level of experience.
Support the teams service development and delivery of evidence based practice through service evaluation, clinical audit and research.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with Healthcare Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to this post/specialist area
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Successful completion of recognised post-registration clinical course in specialist field
- Membership of specialist interest group e.g. Physiotherapy Pain Association, British Pain Society, British Rheumatology Society, International Association for the Study of Pain
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience within the healthcare environment
- A broad range of clinical experience including orthopaedics/out patients, rehabilitation/mental health/pain management
- Experience at minimum of band 6 level, working in specialist area
- Experience of therapist supervision at appropriate bands
- Experience of leading clinical audit in specialist area and demonstrates a sound understanding quality issues
Desirable
- Experience in NHS
- Experience working with patients with complex needs
- Experience working with patients with complex needs
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- Understands legal responsibilities of profession
- Ability to organise and prioritise a complex and busy caseload
- Ability to communicate with patients with complex presentations/histories or impaired communication abilities. Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning, applying theory and evidence to practice
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
- Pilates/Yoga
- Mindfulness/Cognitive behavioural therapy/acceptance and commitment therapy
Disposition and Attributes
Essential
- imparts a desire to learn in others and Ability to self-motivate and motivate others
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with Healthcare Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to this post/specialist area
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Successful completion of recognised post-registration clinical course in specialist field
- Membership of specialist interest group e.g. Physiotherapy Pain Association, British Pain Society, British Rheumatology Society, International Association for the Study of Pain
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience within the healthcare environment
- A broad range of clinical experience including orthopaedics/out patients, rehabilitation/mental health/pain management
- Experience at minimum of band 6 level, working in specialist area
- Experience of therapist supervision at appropriate bands
- Experience of leading clinical audit in specialist area and demonstrates a sound understanding quality issues
Desirable
- Experience in NHS
- Experience working with patients with complex needs
- Experience working with patients with complex needs
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- Understands legal responsibilities of profession
- Ability to organise and prioritise a complex and busy caseload
- Ability to communicate with patients with complex presentations/histories or impaired communication abilities. Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning, applying theory and evidence to practice
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
- Pilates/Yoga
- Mindfulness/Cognitive behavioural therapy/acceptance and commitment therapy
Disposition and Attributes
Essential
- imparts a desire to learn in others and Ability to self-motivate and motivate others
Desirable
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).
