Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist - Oncology and Haematology (8-Month Rotations)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist with proven clinical skills to join the Cancer Rehabilitation Team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital Foundation Trusts in the country, employing over 300 physiotherapy staff
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the opportunity to rotate across a wide range of oncology and haemato-oncology rotations split into the following: Inpatient oncology/haematology, outpatient oncology/haematology and specialist community cancer clinics. Each rotation lasts 8-months and there is scope for the number and areas of rotations to expand in the future.
All rotations involve multidisciplinary team working and provide rehabilitative assessment and intervention to patients with cancer throughout their treatment pathway.
It is essential that candidates are able to work autonomously and able to complete comprehensive and holistic assessments and treatment plans. Excellent communication skills, organisational skills, information technology skills, and the ability to work under pressure, in a busy inpatient and outpatient department are essential.
About us
This post would suit an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist or current Band 6 physiotherapist wishing to gain specific experience in cancer rehabilitation, and further develop their skills and knowledge in this area, working with a wide range of other healthcare professionals.
At GSTT, we are committed to providing you with:
- Support from experienced Clinical Team leaders and Clinical Managers from across a range of professions
- An annual appraisal and personal development plan (PDR)
- Structured in-service development programs and regular supervision
- Support to undertake research, audit and service evaluation and development
- Training links to Universities and Cancer Academic centres
- Support to develop your skills in preparation and presentation (for teaching)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group
- CSP Membership or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present written and oral information clearly and logically
- Able to participate in staff training
- Able to work as a team member
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience at a Band 5 level
- Participation in on-call and weekend working
- Experience of working as a member of a physiotherapy team and MDT
Desirable
- Rotational work within an acute hospital setting
- Previous Band 6 level experience
- Supervision of Band 5 level staff, PTA/students
- Experience of teaching on in-service programmes and to the MDT
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group
- CSP Membership or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present written and oral information clearly and logically
- Able to participate in staff training
- Able to work as a team member
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience at a Band 5 level
- Participation in on-call and weekend working
- Experience of working as a member of a physiotherapy team and MDT
Desirable
- Rotational work within an acute hospital setting
- Previous Band 6 level experience
- Supervision of Band 5 level staff, PTA/students
- Experience of teaching on in-service programmes and to the MDT
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
