Job summary
Clinical lead Physiotherapist (37.5 hrs PW) - Cancer Prehabilitation / Rehabilitation - 8 month fixed term post *.
Funded by Yorkshire cancer Research (YCR), this unique post is an amazing opportunity to work as part of a regional cancer prehabilitation service, Active Together.
Prehabilitation is a programme of support and advice focusing on Diet, Physical activity and mental wellbeing to prepare for vital cancer treatments, enabling enhanced recovery with fewer complications and better long term health outcomes.
Although funding is currently limited for 8 months it is highly likely that it will be extended to 2028 following approval from YCR.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in community settings and will be involved in partnership working with community colleagues and leisure providers in Bassetlaw and Doncaster.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated Physiotherapist with established leadership credentials and a passion for rehabilitation and personalised care.
The successful applicant will work closely with the current clinical lead OT and dietitian in prehabilitation and support the development of this important service.
Main duties of the job
To be an advanced practitioner within the fields of Prehabilitation and/or Rehabilitation
To support the development of the Prehabilitation and rehabilitation service for cancer patients across Doncaster and Bassetlaw.
Contribute to evaluation of this pilot intervention to create a long term, sustainable and regional cancer prehabilitation / rehabilitation service
To manage own caseload and to provide a high standard of assessment, management, treatment and advice to meet the needs of patients.
To act as a point of contact for other agencies for issues relating to therapeutic intervention.
To work collaboratively with colleagues in health, social care, local authority and other agencies to meet the needs of patients.
To ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available within the team.
To work with other members of the team in the development of the service.
To ensure Clinical Governance is integral to service delivery within the specialty area.
To represent the Therapy Team and contribute to the development of the wider Therapy service throughout the Trust.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.Certificate of sponsorshipApplications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the linkUK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK
Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.Certificate of sponsorshipApplications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the linkUK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK
Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading QI / service improvement projects
- A range of Clinical experience in different specialties
- Experience of providing leadership to multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams
- Experience in the delivery / coordination of group interventions.
Desirable
- Experience of professional 'cross boundary' working
- Post graduate experience working within cancer rehabilitation pathways
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree/Masters in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Portfolio evidence of relevant experience
- IT Skills
- Basic first line management Training / leadership training
Desirable
- Specialist training in rehabilitation e.g. exercise therapy, falls.
- Relevant M level post-graduate modules.
- Evidence of post graduate training in Prehabilitation and / or Rehabilitation
- Evidence of project management and/or QI training
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading QI / service improvement projects
- A range of Clinical experience in different specialties
- Experience of providing leadership to multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams
- Experience in the delivery / coordination of group interventions.
Desirable
- Experience of professional 'cross boundary' working
- Post graduate experience working within cancer rehabilitation pathways
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree/Masters in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Portfolio evidence of relevant experience
- IT Skills
- Basic first line management Training / leadership training
Desirable
- Specialist training in rehabilitation e.g. exercise therapy, falls.
- Relevant M level post-graduate modules.
- Evidence of post graduate training in Prehabilitation and / or Rehabilitation
- Evidence of project management and/or QI training
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).
