Job summary
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated physiotherapist to join our Oncology Physiotherapy team at Guy's Cancer Centre, covering a period of maternity leave.
Our Oncology Physiotherapy service is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) providing comprehensive care to patients at all stages of their cancer journey--before, during, and after treatment.
This is a Band 7 position within the Breast Physiotherapy Service at Guy's Cancer Centre. The successful candidate will play a key role within both the cancer Physiotherapy team at Guy's Hospital and the broader Rehabilitation Physiotherapy team, which includes Band 7 and Band 8 physiotherapists working across Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity for professional growth, with comprehensive support to enhance your clinical management, leadership capabilities, and career development.
Main duties of the job
The role will primarily focus on our Breast Cancer pathway, involving advanced assessments and interventions for patients at various stages of their cancer care, from pre-surgery through to survivorship and beyond. The role aims to optimise physical function and facilitate rehabilitation alongside ongoing cancer treatments.
Beyond clinical duties, the successful candidate will assume day-to-day operational management responsibilities for their service and contribute to the broader outpatient Cancer Physiotherapy team at Guy's.
The position also involves supervising and appraising staff, as well as providing undergraduate training. The candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing the development and research agenda for both the local and wider teams, and will take on department-wide responsibilities. Advanced communication skills and expertise in offering rehabilitation and symptom management advice for acute oncological issues will be essential, alongside the promotion of long-term management strategies for cancer-related effects.
Applicants should have experience working at a senior level within the NHS. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a current Band 6 or Band 7 clinician seeking to further develop their clinical and managerial skills, with support from Consultant Physiotherapists in Cancer and the wider Rehabilitation Service.
About us
At Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing you with:
- Professional expert advice, including access to our Professional Leads in our Community and Hospital settings
- An annual appraisal and personal development plan (PDR)
- Structured in-service development programs and regular supervision
- Support to undertake research, audit and service evaluation
- Training links to London Southbank and King's College Universities
- Support to develop your skills in preparation and presentation (for teaching)
This excellent opportunity is ideal if you're wanting to progress into a senior role or consolidate and develop further in your career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification documentation for further information on the role and its requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification documentation for further information on the role and its requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Attendance at post graduate courses
- Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Masters level or equivalent training in specialist area
- Post graduate courses in Management
- Leadership Training
Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply Clinical Governance principles to practice
- Demonstrates ethical reasoning and critical reflection.
- Demonstrates clinical Leadership skills and excellent team building skills
- Ability to work autonomously acting decisively on behalf of self and others
Desirable
- Experience with excel spreadsheets and data analysis/ reporting
- Management and operational training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 level in a broad range of settings including oncology/MSK out-patients, long term conditions and rehabilitation
- Experience of managing other Physiotherapists, Assistants, Technical Instructors and Students
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting including Physiotherapists and the wider MDT
- Significant experience of working as an integral member of a Physiotherapy and Multi-Disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience in cancer out-patient at Band 7
- Experience of research practice and methodology
- Experience of lecturing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Attendance at post graduate courses
- Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Masters level or equivalent training in specialist area
- Post graduate courses in Management
- Leadership Training
Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply Clinical Governance principles to practice
- Demonstrates ethical reasoning and critical reflection.
- Demonstrates clinical Leadership skills and excellent team building skills
- Ability to work autonomously acting decisively on behalf of self and others
Desirable
- Experience with excel spreadsheets and data analysis/ reporting
- Management and operational training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 level in a broad range of settings including oncology/MSK out-patients, long term conditions and rehabilitation
- Experience of managing other Physiotherapists, Assistants, Technical Instructors and Students
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting including Physiotherapists and the wider MDT
- Significant experience of working as an integral member of a Physiotherapy and Multi-Disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience in cancer out-patient at Band 7
- Experience of research practice and methodology
- Experience of lecturing
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).
