Physiotherapist- Pain Management
Pastel Health
Gloucester, GL1 3PXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
Were seeking a passionate Physiotherapist to join our new, multidisciplinary Chronic Pain service. Youll play a key role, providing specialist physiot...
The duties and responsibilities outlined here are indicative of the range and types of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post holder.
- Formulate and implement evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups, focusing on rebuilding functional capacity, reducing fear-avoidance, and safely increasing movement.
- Deliver in-person and remote care across multiple pathways, including 1:1 treatment plans and group Pain Management Programmes (PMP).
- Apply robust clinical reasoning and advanced knowledge of anatomy, pain science, and the biopsychosocial model to design high-impact, short-term care plans
- Share physiotherapy insights and guidance with MDT colleagues, contributing to holistic care planning and risk management
- Support service quality through involvement in audit, governance, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with primary, community, and tertiary care teams to ensure integrated patient care
- Stay up to date with research and best practice in the management of chronic pain
- Contribute to the development of our psychologically informed clinical pathways, pain management programme, patient education content, and webinars
The duties and responsibilities outlined here are indicative of the range and types of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post holder.
- Formulate and implement evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups, focusing on rebuilding functional capacity, reducing fear-avoidance, and safely increasing movement.
- Deliver in-person and remote care across multiple pathways, including 1:1 treatment plans and group Pain Management Programmes (PMP).
- Apply robust clinical reasoning and advanced knowledge of anatomy, pain science, and the biopsychosocial model to design high-impact, short-term care plans
- Share physiotherapy insights and guidance with MDT colleagues, contributing to holistic care planning and risk management
- Support service quality through involvement in audit, governance, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with primary, community, and tertiary care teams to ensure integrated patient care
- Stay up to date with research and best practice in the management of chronic pain
- Contribute to the development of our psychologically informed clinical pathways, pain management programme, patient education content, and webinars
Millions of people in the UK live with chronic pain, a burden that affects every part of their lives. Yet the journey to access the care they need can take years. Pastel Health is here to change that; we offer compassionate, multidisciplinary care that helps patients get their lives back on track.
Our mission is to transform the lives of people living with chronic pain whilst making clinical work more fulfilling. This commitment is at the heart of everything we do. We have successfully launched our first service and are preparing to open our second shortly.
We are a start-up, building as we go. This can mean embracing ambiguity, working at pace, and adapting quickly. The journey ahead will be exciting, rewarding, and rich with opportunities to make an impact and advance professionally.
Who we are seeking
If the following sounds like you, we know you'll be a great fit here:
- You care deeply about patients, recognising that how you deliver care is as important as what you deliver.
- You love working in a team, learning from and teaching those around you.
- You think differently, understanding that we need fresh approaches to solve access challenges and improve outcomes.
- You make a difference and want to work in a place where others do too.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within long-term conditions or complex physical health settings
- Experience managing chronic pain using a biopsychosocial framework and applying psychologically-informed approaches (e.g., ACT, CBT principles) for people with persistent pain.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Skilled in communicating complex, sensitive information to patients and colleagues
- Commitment to inclusive, person-centred care
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Experience working at a specialist level within pain
- Familiarity with digital service delivery or virtual group facilitation
- Experience in service development, pathway design, or patient education
Qualifications
Essential: - Degree in Physiotherapy; - Current registration with HCPC as a Physiotherapist; - Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable: - Relevant postgraduate qualification in pain management
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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