Macmillan Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist

Job responsibilities

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To manage a complex clinical caseload and demonstrate enhanced practice in holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy that ensures the delivery of appropriate care.

To make a professional contribution to the multidisciplinary discussion and treatment planning/referral decisions of the team at their regular meetings.

To demonstrate enhanced knowledge, skill, and innovative practice within the professional framework of Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists. To ensure that there is a system of documentation that reflects this advanced practice.

To act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care and provide clinical leadership.

To become acquainted with the national Cancer Rehabilitation Pathways for cancer patients, including knowledge of contact points for referral and advice.

To lead in developing policies and clinical guidelines in collaboration with the Therapy management team and Cancer Lead Nurse

To promote clinical excellence reflecting the Trust's strategies for the Allied Health Professions.

Lead on the writing & completion of the Macmillan Therapy Team Annual report.

Lead on the annual appraisal of allocated staff, collating a training needs analysis for the Head of Therapies to inform the development of workforce and training plans.

Maintain developed links with the palliative care team and site-specific Macmillan nurses at NGH.

Participate in the on-call rota (Physiotherapy)

Participate and assist in the continual learning of all staff so that personal development plans progress and succession planning is promoted reflecting the needs of the therapy services.

PROVISION OF CLINICAL SERVICES

Demonstrate and apply a high level of understanding of illness, injury and disability and the complex interaction between health, functional ability, psychological and social issues, as appropriate to Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy within clinical area.

Identify, select, implement, and evaluate the most appropriate intervention options which balance the complex interaction of risk, safety, patient choice, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for services, and provide such expert advice and support to junior colleagues. Act as an authorised signatory for adaptation and equipment requests as necessary.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers, members of the clinical team, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues and other agencies as a representative of the Therapy services or multi-disciplinary team at various meetings and forums as appropriate.

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements.

Apply & further develop specialist & complex knowledge & skills to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist within the clinical area in line with competencies detailed in the knowledge skills framework outlined for this post.

IMPROVING PATIENT AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE

Be a point of contact for patients and relatives.

Lead on the development and sharing of patient and carer information.

Implement methods of gathering and using patient feedback to improve and develop services.

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Reflect on ethical issues which impact on Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy service provision and provide guidance to other staff as required.

Develop working guidelines, protocols and practices that enhance the patient experience in theclinical area in line with national and Trust policies in liaison with therapy and care group leads.

Make sure that people affected by cancer are aware that they are interacting with a Macmillan Professional and know the full range of resources and services available through Macmillan.

To support the implementation of the Cancer Recovery Package & Personalised Care Planning participating in health & wellbeing events and supporting self-management strategies

To be actively involved in the development of the cancer rehabilitation pathways

USING AUDIT, EVALUATION AND RESEARCH

Promote and lead on evidence-based practice and associated audit processes.

Work with peers to ensure that all agreed action plans from both national and local strategies, benchmarking standards and clinical audits are achieved.

Broaden research and development skills through participation in audit and research projects, initiating and taking the lead where appropriate.

Foster a culture which allows innovation and practice development.

Participate in Macmillan Service Reviews in order to drive service improvements.

To produce an Annual Report for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Trust.

MANAGEMENT AND TEAMWORK

Promote safe and effective communication channels within therapy and multi-professional teams both at NGH and with external agencies.

Facilitate all therapy team staff in accessing clinical support and supervision.

Keep Therapy and Care Group leads informed of all the relevant issues affecting patient care e.g. risk, staffing levels, and skills and equipment needs, providing as required, information and reports.

Participate in skill mix reviews based on patient dependency, case mix and activity data.

Represent Therapy services as required, deputising for the Head of Therapies and Deputy Head of Therapies as appropriate.

In the absence of Therapy colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy services, both within the clinical area and across all service areas, assisting senior Therapy colleagues in co-ordinating cover when required.

Promote an awareness of the role of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy within the care group area, negotiating priorities where appropriate.

Apply local and national guidelines and legislation relating to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy provision within the clinical area and provide guidance to junior Therapy staff as appropriate.

Provide assurance to the Head of Therapies that all staff within the team achieve and maintain Trust and professional mandatory training and development required.

Ensure that approved competencies are fully implemented taking appropriate action as necessary.

TRUST WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as a resource for members of the multi-disciplinary teams across the trust through involvement in multi professional teaching and training in the area of expertise.

Act as a role model in customer service towards visitors to the hospital.

Regularly attend and participate in care group and professional meetings, facilitating leadership of these meetings when required.

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
• State Registration (HCPC registration)
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate level education/CPD including those in Oncology/Haematology

Desirable

• Membership of professional body e.g. The Royal College of Occupational Therapists/The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Professional Networks (e.g. RCOT Specialist Section Major Health Conditions or ACPOPC)
• Pursuing relevant MSc or willing to undertake one

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Band 6 in a broad range of specialities, including respiratory, elderly care, acute medicine, urgent care, surgery, trauma & orthopaedics, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
• Relevant clinical experience working with the Oncology/Haematology population (inpatient or outpatient)
• Knowledge of the typical consequences of cancer treatment
• An understanding of the psychological impact that a diagnosis of cancer can have on our patients
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of supervising band 5 and support staff

Desirable

• Experience of leading group exercise participation for patients
• Experience of symptom management e.g. fatigue, anxiety, pain and psychological distress
• Experience at working at a Band 7 level

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
• Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
• Administrative and computer skills

Desirable

• Sage and Thyme Communication skills qualification or advanced communication skills training (or a commitment to undertake in post).
• Psychology level 2 training (or a commitment to undertake in post)
• Evidence of participation in research/audit
• Experience in conducting formal presentations

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Empathy and understanding in dealing with cancer patients
• Flexible and confident manner with a positive approach and high levels of motivation
• Ability to manage work pressures to enable management of a caseload alongside involvement in non-clinical and professional activities
• Non-judgemental and able to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Enthusiasm for contributing towards development of the Macmillan Therapy Team and the wide Therapies service
• Personal resources to cope when dealing with patients with complex conditions, acute or terminal illnesses, traumatic injuries, mental impairment and challenging behaviours on a daily basis

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).