Job summaryAre you an allied health professional with experience and passion for supporting patients with chronic MSK pain conditions?We are looking for dynamic and proactive Senior Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinician to join our well-established Sussex MSK Pain service in Brighton and Worthing. We provide treatments 1:1 and in group settings alongside our excellent Psychology colleagues and work closely with our MSK colleagues across Sussex MSK Health and partner organisations.Roles available across the whole of West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, inclusive of full and part-time/ fixed term/ secondment/ job share opportunities. Sites include Worthing/Brighton/ Hove/ Haywards Heath/ Crawley/ Horsham/ Bognor Regis.Main duties of the jobYou must be a UK registered Allied Health Professional to apply, with a broad range of musculoskeletal experience inclusive of experience in Chronic pain management. Recent senior clinical level experience, personalised care and motivational interview training as well as experience of leading groups would be advantageous. Applicants should be committed to delivering high quality care and have excellent communications skills. You will be required to work in clinical sites from Brighton to Worthing.If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.About usWe are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.Why work for us?o Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coastOur values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.DetailsDate posted08 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
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49,387 to 56,515 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working
Reference number150-DJ2650-PCJob locationsBrightonPreston RoadBrightonBN1 2RAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo contribute to the provision of an efficient and effective pain service within Sussex MSK Health.To work autonomously as a clinical specialist practitioner, using advanced clinical skills, to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with musculoskeletal conditions, with access to investigations under Advanced Practitioner supervision.To support patients who may have co-existing diverse medical, neurological and complex physical and psychological conditions alongside their musculoskeletal presentation.To maintain own records and work as an autonomous practitioner.To deliver pain management programmes alongside our psychology team.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo contribute to the provision of an efficient and effective pain service within Sussex MSK Health.To work autonomously as a clinical specialist practitioner, using advanced clinical skills, to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with musculoskeletal conditions, with access to investigations under Advanced Practitioner supervision.To support patients who may have co-existing diverse medical, neurological and complex physical and psychological conditions alongside their musculoskeletal presentation.To maintain own records and work as an autonomous practitioner.To deliver pain management programmes alongside our psychology team.Person Specification
Qualification
EssentialDegree in Physiotherapy/ osteopathy/ OT/ podiatryHCPC/General Osteopathic Council RegistrationDesirableMasters level qualification or equivalent experienceMember of the British Pain Society or equivalent professional membership associated with profession
Experience
EssentialExtensive experience within the NHS or equivalent.Up to date professional development portfolio inclusive of specialist pain development.Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD and reflective practiceExperience of supervising staff and students.Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including the co-ordination and evaluation of, and the use of findings to make service developments.Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management, its importance and an awareness of how it is carried out.Working knowledge of a wide range of assessment and treatment approaches in the management of patients with Chronic pain and Neuromusculoskeletal pathology, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning.Experience of MDT working in respect to supporting patients with chronic pain conditionsDesirablePersonalised care and motivational interviewing training
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialExperience at Clinical specialist level.Excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology in relation to chronic pain.Skilled in assessment and treatment tools.Highly developed and up to date clinical reasoning skills.Highly advanced manual handling skills and treatment techniques.Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with patients and multidisciplinary teams.Excellent presentation skills.Experience in communicating sensitive and complex information to clients, relatives and carers using advanced communication skills.Extensive experience of working clinically in MSK with exposure to and development in pain servicesAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate workload efficiently.Committed to personal and team development
Person Specification
Qualification
EssentialDegree in Physiotherapy/ osteopathy/ OT/ podiatryHCPC/General Osteopathic Council RegistrationDesirableMasters level qualification or equivalent experienceMember of the British Pain Society or equivalent professional membership associated with profession
Experience
EssentialExtensive experience within the NHS or equivalent.Up to date professional development portfolio inclusive of specialist pain development.Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD and reflective practiceExperience of supervising staff and students.Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including the co-ordination and evaluation of, and the use of findings to make service developments.Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management, its importance and an awareness of how it is carried out.Working knowledge of a wide range of assessment and treatment approaches in the management of patients with Chronic pain and Neuromusculoskeletal pathology, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning.Experience of MDT working in respect to supporting patients with chronic pain conditionsDesirablePersonalised care and motivational interviewing training
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialExperience at Clinical specialist level.Excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology in relation to chronic pain.Skilled in assessment and treatment tools.Highly developed and up to date clinical reasoning skills.Highly advanced manual handling skills and treatment techniques.Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with patients and multidisciplinary teams.Excellent presentation skills.Experience in communicating sensitive and complex information to clients, relatives and carers using advanced communication skills.Extensive experience of working clinically in MSK with exposure to and development in pain servicesAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate workload efficiently.Committed to personal and team developmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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. xbpsjku For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSussex Community NHS Foundation TrustAddressBrightonPreston RoadBrightonBN1 2RAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSussex Community NHS Foundation TrustAddressBrightonPreston RoadBrightonBN1 2RAUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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