Band 6 Physiotherapist

15-month Fixed Term Contract: 15.0 hours.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome & pain related Complex Cancer Late Effects Rehabilitation Services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and innovative team of healthcare professionals. You will be working with adult clients with persistent pain arising from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and pain related Complex Cancer Late Effects (CCLERS). We provide highly specialised, residential functional rehabilitation programmes and outpatient reviews. Our services are condition specific National Specialist Services with an International profile. You will be joining join an established and well respected interdisciplinary team that includes Specialist Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists, a Therapy Assistant, a Clinical Psychologist, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, a Clinical Service Lead, a Research Lead and a Pain Consultant.

This role will suit an enthusiastic Physiotherapist who wishes to develop clinical expertise in specialist rehabilitation, that includes patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and post cancer chronic pain. You will be working within a supportive interdisciplinary team carrying out assessment and treatment of patients with chronic pain and functional loss. The role involves one to one assessment, outpatient follow up appointments, individual and groupwork on residential rehabilitation programmes. The post will be tailored to your learning and development needs.

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Russell Job title: Head of Service for CRPS and CCLERS. Email address: julie.russell19@nhs.net Telephone number: 01225 821126

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If you would like more information about the services that we provide, or details about what the role involves please use these links:

ruh-tr.RNHRDCRPSteam@nhs.net

ruh-tr.RNHRDCCLERSinfo@nhs.net

ruh-tr.crpscclerseducation@nhs.net

www.ruh.nhs.uk

www.crpsandcancerlateeffects-bath.org.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr