Highly Specialist Allied Health Professional (AHP) in Pain ManagementNHS
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join the internationally renowned Pain Management Centre at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist, you will play a key role in delivering specialist pain management services to people living with complex chronic pain conditions.Working within a highly skilled interdisciplinary team, you will provide expert assessment, treatment and rehabilitation using evidence-based biopsychosocial approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative service development, research, education and the delivery of nationally recognised pain management programmes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage a complex outpatient caseload and deliver the physiotherapy component of specialist pain management programmes delivered both face-to-face and virtually. You will work closely with psychologists, nurse specialists, consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support patients in improving function, quality of life and self-management.
Key responsibilities include:o Delivering specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with persistent and complex chronic pain conditions.o Supporting and facilitating interdisciplinary pain management programmes (virtual and face-to-face) and specialist movement groups.o Contributing to the Inpatient Complex Pain Service.o Providing specialist advice and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.o Supervising junior physiotherapy staff and supporting professional development within the team.o Leading and participating in service improvement initiatives, audit, research and education activities.o Supporting the continued development of innovative pain services, including digital pain management pathways.
Job description
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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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:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso 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.
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