Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pain Management Physiotherapy Team Lead/Specialist Physiotherapist
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Pain Management Physiotherapy Team Lead/Specialist Physiotherapist
Pain Management Physiotherapy Lead/Specialist Physiotherapist – Job Description
Job Summary
The Pain Management Physiotherapy Lead/Specialist Physiotherapist will closely collaborate with the broader Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Team and the local consultant-led Pain Management Team to deliver a high-quality Pain Management Physiotherapy Service.
The post holder will be an expert in their specialty, performing highly advanced clinical assessment, management, and treatment of patients with persistent pain across diverse presentations and complex physical conditions. They will act as a source of expertise for other practitioners, providing education and training for staff and patients.
Main Duties of the Job
- Work with the consultant-led Pain Management Team, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and local trusts to understand the services provided, transformational agendas, and additional workforce training needs before progressing with enhancements to education and training within the broader team.
- Take a leading role in planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating the Pain Management Physiotherapy Service on a day-to-day basis, closely supporting other physiotherapy teams across BSW managing persistent pain.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives, ensuring the most effective person-centred care for patients with chronic pain.
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About Us
We are part of BSW Hospitals Group, a formal collaboration between:
- Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
With over 17,600 colleagues and a combined budget of £1.6 billion, our group unites to deliver exemplary care to over 1 million people. Our mission is to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities, enhance the colleague experience, and address shared challenges like sustainability and financing.
Specified Duties
This job description provides a broad framework of core responsibilities. The role remains flexible, with updates to duties made in agreement with the postholder and their designated manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
- Diploma or Degree in physiotherapy
- HPC registration (Health and Care Professions Council)
- Specialist training and development in physiotherapy for pelvic floor dysfunction (equivalent experience considered)
Desirable Qualifications
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g., diploma, MSc, PGCert)
- Leadership-related training or experience
- Project Management qualification
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Experience (Essential)
- Significant post-qualification experience in physiotherapy for pelvic floor dysfunction, specifically with female patients
- High standard of evidence-based practice knowledge
- Current understanding of NHS operations, including the evolving healthcare landscape
- Evidence of developing new multi-professional initiatives
- Experience in auditing clinical services
- Previous teaching experience within own specialty
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience as a clinical specialist (or equivalent) in a hospital environment
- Knowledge of research methodology
Additional Information
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DBS Check Required: This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a disclosure check will be made with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring work visa sponsorship are welcome (further information available via UKVI).
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UK Registration Required: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration (details available on the NHS Careers website).
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