Specialised in Chronic Pain and Condition Management. Responsible for the assessment and treatment of complex patients with both chronic pain and mild to moderate physical and mental health conditions. Delivering a patient centred approach within both the acute and community setting, in a multidisciplinary setting. Using a cognitive behavioural approach to changing beliefs and behaviours in order to develop lasting self management strategies to coping with both mental and physical… Show more Specialised in Chronic Pain and Condition Management. Responsible for the assessment and treatment of complex patients with both chronic pain and mild to moderate physical and mental health conditions. Delivering a patient centred approach within both the acute and community setting, in a multidisciplinary setting. Using a cognitive behavioural approach to changing beliefs and behaviours in order to develop lasting self management strategies to coping with both mental and physical health conditions. Key skills – • Assessment of complex musculoskeletal conditions.• Strong communication and teaching skills, implementing research and latest evidence based practice.• Psychosocial evaluation of patients with mild to moderate to severe metal heath conditions .• Counselling.• Spinal and peripheral joint manipulations and mobilisation techniques, exercise and rehabilitation prescription.• Acupuncture. Assessment of – • Physical and psychological impairment and determination of pathology causing pain or condition.• Medications and suggestions to general practitioners to change medications in-line with the British Pain Society’s guidelines. Responsible for – • Setting up and running of chronic pain management programs , delivering physical reconditioning, education and cognitive retraining sessions, one to one or in a group setting. • Graded exercise.• Challenging irrational thoughts and changing behaviour.• Goal setting.• Outing planning.• Medications.• Pacing.• Flare up management• Relaxation• Desensitisation• Acute and chronic pain pathways. • Referring to consultant anaesthesiologists for suitability of both peripheral and joint spinal injections.Report writing, statistic gathering and final analysis, dealing with complaints and ensuring the smooth running of the day to day activities, developing the service and implementing ideas and changes. Training and mentoring junior staff Show less

Experienced and skilled in Acupuncture, ultrasound, TENs and PEME, PNF soft tissue massage and trigger point therapy. Maitland, Mc Kenzie, Mulligan and SOM manipulation techniques and procedures. Expert understanding of Bio mechanics of upper and lower limb, taping and strapping procedures with qualifications and experienced in casting prescription orthotics.•Have in-depth knowledge of chronic pain services and treatment options and pathways; indications for special… Show more Experienced and skilled in Acupuncture, ultrasound, TENs and PEME, PNF soft tissue massage and trigger point therapy. Maitland, Mc Kenzie, Mulligan and SOM manipulation techniques and procedures. Expert understanding of Bio mechanics of upper and lower limb, taping and strapping procedures with qualifications and experienced in casting prescription orthotics.•Have in-depth knowledge of chronic pain services and treatment options and pathways; indications for special tests and understanding of referral criteria for requesting such tests. •MSC Upper Limb and Spinal: Extending the Scope of Practise. Southampton University. 02/12/09. Show less

Condition Management and Pain Management: Experience ESP level.• Provide condition and pain management advice/service to clients who have health related conditions, and who are in receipt of health related benefits.• Work closely with individuals on a one to one basis or in a group setting in conjunction with psychologists and work advisors, in order to identify and break down barriers which are preventing clients from returning to work.• Based on the Bio-psychosocial… Show more Condition Management and Pain Management: Experience ESP level.• Provide condition and pain management advice/service to clients who have health related conditions, and who are in receipt of health related benefits.• Work closely with individuals on a one to one basis or in a group setting in conjunction with psychologists and work advisors, in order to identify and break down barriers which are preventing clients from returning to work.• Based on the Bio-psychosocial model of intervention, contains strong element of cognitive behavioural therapy and emphasis of self management. Work with clients to determine and develop person centred model of problem solving, working towards client centred aims, using a short and long term goal setting approach.• Help individuals with issues such as catastrophizing, coping, control, fear, and self efficacy.• Work closely with management to deliver up skilling to work advisors and team colleagues, regularly involved with helping to develop service in order to improve back to work outcomes to clients.List of Interventions Assessment of condition & health status.Practical ways to manage condition and health.Sleep and routine.Exercise and mental health.Chronic pain.Stress management.Medications.Surviving health professionals.Relaxation techniques.Pilates.• Liaison with healthcare professionals about suitability for work and supporting information (GP, Consultants, physio/OT, etc…).• Suitability for jobs in relation to health condition (EA & client).• Provision of mobility aid, appliances, and equipment such as splints, supports etc…• Ergonomic and workplace assessment. Show less

Condition Management with Welfare to Work Sector - helping pepole with health related conditions return to work.