Job summary
Are you motivated and passionate about supporting people with a cancer diagnosis to be more active throughout their cancer journey?
We are seeking a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our Clinical Exercise and Physical Activity Team within Guy's Cancer Physiotherapy Service. This post offers an exciting career development opportunity for a clinician with experience--or a strong interest--in clinical exercise, physical activity, and cancer rehabilitation.
Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation for adults living with and beyond cancer, supporting patients to remain fit for treatment and active throughout the cancer journey. The Exercise and Physical Activity Team provides specialist rehabilitation services at Guy's Cancer for patients treated at the centre across South East London.
We deliver a range of services including group-based exercise programmes and one-to-one rehabilitation, both virtually and within our dedicated rehabilitation gym. The team is also actively involved in research and real-world implementation, contributing to the advancement of exercise oncology practice.
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously, undertaking comprehensive and holistic assessments, and developing tailored treatment plans. You will demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, alongside a strong commitment to service development and collaborative working with key stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
- To provide physiotherapy leadership for the Clinical Exercise and Physical Activity team at GSTFT. The Team consist of Physiotherapists and Advanced Technical Instructors.
- To lead in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients in the out-patient setting who are with a primary diagnosis of cancer including those who have highly complex and / or chronic presentations
- Determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and to maintain associated records, as an autonomous practitioner.
- To take a lead role in the further development of the clinical exercise and physical activity service.
- To lead on data collection and evaluation of the exercise and physical activity service
- To take a lead role and be responsible for operational management, staff development, implementation of the exercise and physical activity interventions and to set and monitor standards of practice, including delivering on service developments and research deliverables.
About us
Our offer to you
At Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), we are proud to uphold our values as a well-established and prestigious organisation, and as a member of King's Health Partners. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation, supporting people living with and beyond cancer to optimise their physical function and achieve what matters most to them.
We are equally committed to supporting your development and career progression. We offer:
- Support from experienced Clinical Team Leaders and Clinical Managers across professions
- Annual appraisal and Personal Development Review (PDR)
- Structured in-service training programmes and regular supervision
- Opportunities to engage in research, audit, service evaluation, and service development
- Strong links with universities and academic partners
- Support to develop your teaching, presentation, and leadership skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details.
For more information on the role please contact:
Nicola Peat - Consultant Physiotherapist - Cancer Rehabilitation,
Email: nicola.peat1@nhs.net - also available to arrange a telephone call with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details.
For more information on the role please contact:
Nicola Peat - Consultant Physiotherapist - Cancer Rehabilitation,
Email: nicola.peat1@nhs.net - also available to arrange a telephone call with you.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council- State registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post-graduate qualification
- member of special interest groups
- NHS experience
Previous experience
Essential
- Significant experience within rehabilitation and cancer care
- Experience of operational team management across grades
- Experience of working within an MDT.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and work autonomously as a lone practitioner.
Desirable
- Experience of working at band 7 level
- Experience in outpatients, cancer exercise, physical activity, complex rehabilitation management
Skills
Essential
- Good ability to organise, manage and prioritise
- Demonstrable knowledge and skills in current physiotherapy and exercises approaches to manage cancer and its treatment effects
- Knowledge and Skills of Research models including - assessing patients with complex conditions, identifying the problems and selecting and implementing the relevant treatment specificity
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice.
- Excellent communication skills including patient, carer, MDT and cross agency
Desirable
- Ability to manage data and competent IT system skills
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council- State registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post-graduate qualification
- member of special interest groups
- NHS experience
Previous experience
Essential
- Significant experience within rehabilitation and cancer care
- Experience of operational team management across grades
- Experience of working within an MDT.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and work autonomously as a lone practitioner.
Desirable
- Experience of working at band 7 level
- Experience in outpatients, cancer exercise, physical activity, complex rehabilitation management
Skills
Essential
- Good ability to organise, manage and prioritise
- Demonstrable knowledge and skills in current physiotherapy and exercises approaches to manage cancer and its treatment effects
- Knowledge and Skills of Research models including - assessing patients with complex conditions, identifying the problems and selecting and implementing the relevant treatment specificity
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice.
- Excellent communication skills including patient, carer, MDT and cross agency
Desirable
- Ability to manage data and competent IT system skills
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).
