Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts and at London's most historical hospital. We are looking for a Band 7 who is ready for new challenges or an experienced Band 6 who is seeking promotional opportunities to join our team at the Bart's Cancer Centre on a full-time basis.
The Barts Cancer Centre comprises of 88 inpatient beds with a mixed caseload of Medical Oncology, Haem Oncology and Endocrine patients. The service also includes an Outpatient Oncology Physiotherapy Service and the successful post holder will also hold a role in this department too.
We are looking for somebody who is passionate in supporting change and enjoys working in a fast-paced acute environment with a varied and complex caseload.
For candidates keen to further their physiotherapy career in cancer but do not currently meet the essential criteria required for a band 7, we are offering the opportunity join us on a development programme.
The development programme will take place over a 9-month period, during this time you will have regular reviews with your Clinical Lead and informal mentor, working towards pre-agreed competencies. We have a strong philosophy of continuous learning to improve our staff's skills and knowledge. It will be expected of the successful candidate to provide evidence and reflections to support their development over the 9 months.
Please note we are also considering this as a development position from band 6 to band 7.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity to work at the UK's oldest hospital and a Centre of Excellence for cancer care. Working in an integrated therapy team as a highly specialist physiotherapist, the post-holder will be expected to:
Lead and participate in the delivery of a specialist therapy service to cancer patients at St Bartholomew's.
Support in the training and development of AHP staff working in cancer throughout Barts Health NHS Trust and North-East London.
Demonstrate the role and importance of physiotherapy in cancer care through the use of evidence -based practice and standardised assessments.
Lead in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the specialty and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Provide clinical and operational leadership across the service including the development of services to ensure equity and sustainability.
Monitor standards of practice, implementing policy and policy changes within the clinical area.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Qualification in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical specialty including leadership
Desirable
- Evidence of master's level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant clinical area
- Member of special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at band 6 level or equivalent. Broad ranging experience at junior level including; medical, surgery, neuro-sciences, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation as demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
- Previous experience with cancer patients
- Knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments and consequences of treatment related side effects
- Highly developed communication skills i.e. Level 2 Psychology Advanced Communication skills or equivalent
- Experience of clinical education of students, developing educational programmes, teaching and presenting.
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Knowledge of person-centred care, positive psychology, behaviour change and self-management
- Awareness of Local and National Cancer Directives
- Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve patient care quality
- Experience of service development
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 7 level or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Qualification in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical specialty including leadership
Desirable
- Evidence of master's level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant clinical area
- Member of special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at band 6 level or equivalent. Broad ranging experience at junior level including; medical, surgery, neuro-sciences, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation as demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
- Previous experience with cancer patients
- Knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments and consequences of treatment related side effects
- Highly developed communication skills i.e. Level 2 Psychology Advanced Communication skills or equivalent
- Experience of clinical education of students, developing educational programmes, teaching and presenting.
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Knowledge of person-centred care, positive psychology, behaviour change and self-management
- Awareness of Local and National Cancer Directives
- Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve patient care quality
- Experience of service development
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 7 level or equivalent
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).
