Are you a skilled physiotherapist/occupational therapist with an interest in digital technology and virtual reality therapy? We are looking for a permanent Band 6 Physiotherapist/Occupational therapist to join the Pain Rehabilitation Team.
Our innovative Pain Rehabilitation Team work closely with the Digital Futures team and have been running a hybrid 60% telerehab and 40% face to face service over the last 4 years. We currently use CUREO 4.0 virtual reality enhanced therapy systems in the Chronic Pain Service and have more ideas to take this further as a business-as-usual therapy option both inside and outside the team.
Knowledge of virtual reality either professionally or personally is essential. Experience of different hardware/software applications is desirable - such as meta (oculus) quest, HTC Vive, FLOW goggles and Kat VR treadmill systems. We are looking for someone committed to exploring the value of virtual reality therapy in pain therapy and who is willing to contribute to service audit, evaluation and some research opportunities.
Main duties of the job Deliver Virtual Reality Immersive Therapy (VriT) clinics: 1-2-1 and group therapy sessions across Pain Rehabilitation services. Foster an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework for all consultations and treatment interventions. Utilise well established referral pathways across Pain Rehabilitation, MSK, Spinal, Orthopaedic, Women's Health, ENT/Vestibular, Rheumatology, ME/CFS, Community ICT and neurology, Talkworks and mental health services. Become a valued member of the MDT. Pursue opportunities for training and development including Solution Focused Therapy sessions, 1-2-1 supervision, Clinical Interest Groups, and Fellowships. Participate in appropriate clinical audits, data collection and comply with professional standards and Clinical Governance.
About us The Trust is a leader in innovation-integrated health and social care across acute and community services. Our aim is to provide high quality, safe health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full. For staff this gives unequalled scope for joint working, skill sharing and learning in a supportive environment.
The Pain Rehab Team have successfully remodelled service delivery, maintaining reduced face-to-face activity from pre-Covid-19. Telerehabilitation thrives and is welcomed by our patient population and service delivery demonstrates proven adoption of NHS digital transformation values. In partnership with the Digital Innovations Team, and IT teams we have become a stronger and more flexible service. Pain Rehabilitation is seen as a luxury good, and we are committed to finding scalable solutions that meet the needs of the local population. The digital Innovations team have a track record in introducing innovations into digital healthcare.
Job description Job responsibilities Providing advanced therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioural conditions to provide an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment rehabilitation intervention. Formulating and delivering individualised virtual reality immersive therapy treatment programmes, including psychologically informed therapeutic techniques, patient education, provision of activity and/or exercise (individual/group), and other alternative options. Act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of chronic pain conditions and the delivery of Virtual Reality immersive Therapy using an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework to patients. Educate and train AHPs - Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Physical activity specialists, psychological wellbeing practitioners, CBT practitioners, social prescribers, students, and other healthcare professionals in the therapeutic management of chronic pain conditions using virtual reality immersive therapies.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy, recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists/College of Occupational Therapists/AHP. Registration with the Health Professions Council. Previous NHS experience as an AHP.
Desirable Experience in a variety of clinical settings, community and acute. Experience in mental health and long-term conditions settings.
Special Experience Essential Use of virtual reality immersive technology for personal and/or professional use. Clinical experience including individual and group work. Ability to organize and prioritise workload for self and others.
Desirable Experience of using a range of extended virtual reality equipment including virtual reality, mixed reality, and augmented reality technology. Experience of using meta (oculus quest), HTC vive, flow goggles, kat VR treadmill hardware/software. Experience of using of third-party streaming platforms eg sidequest and steam. Experience in collecting data for audit. Experience in presentations for workshops and conferences.
Knowledge Essential Advanced working knowledge of a broad range of long-term pain conditions. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team (health / social care). Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain and fatigue, activity and sleep training and therapeutic behavioural change. Proven ability of complex case management.
Desirable Experience in working with patients with persistent pain and/or Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Training in Staff Appraisal.
Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Mill Ln, Teignmouth TQ14 9BQ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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Our innovative Pain Rehabilitation Team work closely with the Digital Futures team and have been running a hybrid 60% telerehab and 40% face to face service over the last 4 years. We currently use CUREO 4.0 virtual reality enhanced therapy systems in the Chronic Pain Service and have more ideas to take this further as a business-as-usual therapy option both inside and outside the team.
Knowledge of virtual reality either professionally or personally is essential. Experience of different hardware/software applications is desirable - such as meta (oculus) quest, HTC Vive, FLOW goggles and Kat VR treadmill systems. We are looking for someone committed to exploring the value of virtual reality therapy in pain therapy and who is willing to contribute to service audit, evaluation and some research opportunities.
Main duties of the job Deliver Virtual Reality Immersive Therapy (VriT) clinics: 1-2-1 and group therapy sessions across Pain Rehabilitation services. Foster an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework for all consultations and treatment interventions. Utilise well established referral pathways across Pain Rehabilitation, MSK, Spinal, Orthopaedic, Women's Health, ENT/Vestibular, Rheumatology, ME/CFS, Community ICT and neurology, Talkworks and mental health services. Become a valued member of the MDT. Pursue opportunities for training and development including Solution Focused Therapy sessions, 1-2-1 supervision, Clinical Interest Groups, and Fellowships. Participate in appropriate clinical audits, data collection and comply with professional standards and Clinical Governance.
About us The Trust is a leader in innovation-integrated health and social care across acute and community services. Our aim is to provide high quality, safe health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full. For staff this gives unequalled scope for joint working, skill sharing and learning in a supportive environment.
The Pain Rehab Team have successfully remodelled service delivery, maintaining reduced face-to-face activity from pre-Covid-19. Telerehabilitation thrives and is welcomed by our patient population and service delivery demonstrates proven adoption of NHS digital transformation values. In partnership with the Digital Innovations Team, and IT teams we have become a stronger and more flexible service. Pain Rehabilitation is seen as a luxury good, and we are committed to finding scalable solutions that meet the needs of the local population. The digital Innovations team have a track record in introducing innovations into digital healthcare.
Job description Job responsibilities Providing advanced therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioural conditions to provide an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment rehabilitation intervention. Formulating and delivering individualised virtual reality immersive therapy treatment programmes, including psychologically informed therapeutic techniques, patient education, provision of activity and/or exercise (individual/group), and other alternative options. Act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of chronic pain conditions and the delivery of Virtual Reality immersive Therapy using an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework to patients. Educate and train AHPs - Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Physical activity specialists, psychological wellbeing practitioners, CBT practitioners, social prescribers, students, and other healthcare professionals in the therapeutic management of chronic pain conditions using virtual reality immersive therapies.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy, recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists/College of Occupational Therapists/AHP. Registration with the Health Professions Council. Previous NHS experience as an AHP.
Desirable Experience in a variety of clinical settings, community and acute. Experience in mental health and long-term conditions settings.
Special Experience Essential Use of virtual reality immersive technology for personal and/or professional use. Clinical experience including individual and group work. Ability to organize and prioritise workload for self and others.
Desirable Experience of using a range of extended virtual reality equipment including virtual reality, mixed reality, and augmented reality technology. Experience of using meta (oculus quest), HTC vive, flow goggles, kat VR treadmill hardware/software. Experience of using of third-party streaming platforms eg sidequest and steam. Experience in collecting data for audit. Experience in presentations for workshops and conferences.
Knowledge Essential Advanced working knowledge of a broad range of long-term pain conditions. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team (health / social care). Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain and fatigue, activity and sleep training and therapeutic behavioural change. Proven ability of complex case management.
Desirable Experience in working with patients with persistent pain and/or Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Training in Staff Appraisal.
Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Mill Ln, Teignmouth TQ14 9BQ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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