Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Pain Service
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Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Pain Service
Clinical Specialist in Chronic Pain Management – Job Description
Job Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a flexible, dynamic, experienced, and capable Chartered Physiotherapist to undertake the role of Clinical Specialist in Chronic Pain Management within the East area of North Wales.
Pain Services have long embraced a multi-professional approach to managing chronic pain. Physiotherapy is one of several professions contributing a comprehensive skill-set to the clinical team and plays a key role in delivering pain management techniques and approaches within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).
The post holder will:
- Work as an autonomous clinical specialist practitioner, with an extended scope of physiotherapy practice.
- Collaborate within a team to deliver a clinical specialist service to patients referred to the chronic pain service.
- Provide support and teaching to Pain Team members and therapy colleagues across wider services.
Career Development
The physiotherapy service in BCUHB offers a whole career pathway to Band 8A as a clinical advanced practitioner, with:
- Encouragement for service improvement and development.
- Access to regular supervision and training.
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Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Development and delivery of high-quality service within the own physiotherapy sub-specialism across BCUHB.
- Assessment and management of complex patients.
- Development of opportunities for practice that extend the scope of traditional physiotherapy.
- Training and support of physiotherapists and support staff to ensure high-quality, evidence-based service provision.
- Governance arrangements within the sub-specialty area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but applications are equally welcome from Welsh and English speakers.
Working for BCUHB
BCUHB, the largest health organisation in Wales, offers a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales.
Key Benefits & Values
- Engaged leadership at all levels.
- Commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
- A dedicated "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Successful applicants will receive recruitment-related correspondence via email (registered on the application form).
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Application Note: Applications may be submitted in Welsh.Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description: Main Responsibilities
(Full Job Description & Person Specification available in supporting documents or via “Apply now” on Trac.)
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- BSc / Grad Dip Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Obtained or working towards MSc in an appropriate subject
Desirable Criteria
- Member of a relevant Special Interest Group
- Qualification in Management/Leadership
Professional Experience
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrable experience of working at a senior clinical level
- Demonstrable experience of professional teaching
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of lecturing
- Experience in research activities
Skills
Essential Criteria
- Evidence of Advanced Clinical Practice at Specialist level
- Demonstrable professional leadership
- Demonstrable advanced communication skills
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