Specialist Physiotherapist PAIN

Job summary

Job Summary

To be responsible for Physiotherapy management of patients with chronic pain and development of the Physiotherapy services within the Pain Management Team.

To work with other members of the Pain Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide a co-ordinated, effective and efficient service.

To work the MDT to assess and manage patients either individually or in groups for those who may also be attending for other forms of pain management or interventional therapies.

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of his/her professional activities.

As part of the Pain Management Team, to use cognitive-behavioural skills in the clinical management of patients.

To utilise biopsychosocial clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge, to assess patients with a wide range of medical conditions and impairments and highly complex presentations.

Main duties of the job

To be able to respond to the chronic pain patients' wide variation of complex physical and cognitive difficulties and learning needs. Utilising cognitive-behavioural skills and those of a specialist and autonomous physiotherapy practitioner, but seamlessly within the interdisciplinary team.

To work within a stressful and unpredictable environment treating outpatients covering a wide range of musculoskeletal and psychological problems.

To participate in delivering and auditing the physiotherapy component of the pain management service.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

289-PC-121

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Site

London

SW10 9NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To use evidence based principles/current practise and specialist skills to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions and to ensure that all members of your team do likewise.

To disseminate information about pain management to physiotherapy colleagues in the hospital.

Supervise less experienced physiotherapists and assistants.

To participate in CPD and other developmental activities.

To have the opportunity to participate in research/ audit projects.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To use evidence based principles/current practise and specialist skills to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions and to ensure that all members of your team do likewise.

To disseminate information about pain management to physiotherapy colleagues in the hospital.

Supervise less experienced physiotherapists and assistants.

To participate in CPD and other developmental activities.

To have the opportunity to participate in research/ audit projects.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continued professional development in pain management physiotherapy including attendance at courses.

Desirable

• Working towards relevant post-graduate qualification/MSc.
• Membership of a relevant special interest group.

Experience

Essential

• Band 6 or above experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Experience of delivering groups or running classes.
• Experience of using pain management strategies with patients
• Experience of working as part of an MDT.
• Appraisal, supervision and teaching of juniors, assistants, students and other members of MDT.
• Active participation in in-service training programmes.

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in service evaluation and/or audit

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of pain theory
• Proven ability to accurately assess and treat complex patients using a biopsychosocial approach and advanced clinical reasoning.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary working in the management of complex patients
• Ability to manage patients experiencing psychological distress, including those with high levels of anxiety or depression, symptoms of PTSD or survivors or torture.
• Ability to work in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
• Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Good IT skills, including use of electronic records.
• Evidence of ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs.
• Able to demonstrate good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management.

Desirable

• Basic understanding of different psychological models used in pain management, such as CBT, mindfulness and ACT

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continued professional development in pain management physiotherapy including attendance at courses.

Desirable

• Working towards relevant post-graduate qualification/MSc.
• Membership of a relevant special interest group.

Experience

Essential

• Band 6 or above experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Experience of delivering groups or running classes.
• Experience of using pain management strategies with patients
• Experience of working as part of an MDT.
• Appraisal, supervision and teaching of juniors, assistants, students and other members of MDT.
• Active participation in in-service training programmes.

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in service evaluation and/or audit

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of pain theory
• Proven ability to accurately assess and treat complex patients using a biopsychosocial approach and advanced clinical reasoning.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary working in the management of complex patients
• Ability to manage patients experiencing psychological distress, including those with high levels of anxiety or depression, symptoms of PTSD or survivors or torture.
• Ability to work in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
• Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Good IT skills, including use of electronic records.
• Evidence of ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs.
• Able to demonstrate good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management.

Desirable

• Basic understanding of different psychological models used in pain management, such as CBT, mindfulness and ACT

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Site

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Site

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)