Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced physiotherapist to join the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic physiotherapist with oncology experience and an interest in haematology. The post holder will see patients with haematological cancers mainly inpatients, but also some clinics and outpatients, and oversee the teenage and young adult unit which is supported by band 6 physiotherapist. The post holder manages band 6 and 5 physiotherapists and co-ordinates the inpatient service on Sutton site. You will be supported by senior colleagues, with regular supervision and in-service training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the physiotherapy service for the Haematology service and has oversight of the inpatient service at . This covers 28 beds on 2 wards, the Ambulatory chemotherapy day unit and outpatients as appropriate. The post holder also line manages a band 6 physiotherapist on the Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) unit and provides leadership oversight.
The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate the physiotherapy service to the Haematology patients. This will include close liaison with the multi-professional haematology team, provision of exercise programs ,pre and post stem cell transplant care and treatment for problems arising following the side effects of cancer and it's treatment. All care will be provided following due consideration to the specific challenges this patient group presents
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Undertake and oversee all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
- Provide a holistic, advanced, physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with cancer. These patients may present with complex physical, emotional and psychological needs as a result of their cancer diagnosis and its treatment with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
- Provide a physiotherapeutic diagnosis, to develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes and make appropriate referrals to other disciplines.
- Take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients with acute medical needs requiring critical care as an autonomous practitioner. Access to advice and support from the Band 8a physiotherapists is available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Undertake and oversee all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
- Provide a holistic, advanced, physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with cancer. These patients may present with complex physical, emotional and psychological needs as a result of their cancer diagnosis and its treatment with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
- Provide a physiotherapeutic diagnosis, to develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes and make appropriate referrals to other disciplines.
- Take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients with acute medical needs requiring critical care as an autonomous practitioner. Access to advice and support from the Band 8a physiotherapists is available.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree level qualification in physiotherapy
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or have alternative indemnity arrangements
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Evidence of on-going personal/professional development through maintenance of CPD portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience
- Demonstrable knowledge in core physiotherapy skills including respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics, surgical, medical and rehabilitation
- Evidence of skill in provision of a physiotherapy service to patients with haemato-oncology diagnoses
- Knowledge/Experience in the treatment of patients with cancer
- Ability to teach skills/knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments
- Supervision and line management experience
Desirable
- Experience of service development
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Confident to take the lead and articulate ideas and concerns
- Advanced communication skills with particular ability to work with complex/sensitive situations with patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and the wider MDT
Desirable
- Membership of a clinical interest group in physiotherapy
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree level qualification in physiotherapy
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or have alternative indemnity arrangements
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Evidence of on-going personal/professional development through maintenance of CPD portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience
- Demonstrable knowledge in core physiotherapy skills including respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics, surgical, medical and rehabilitation
- Evidence of skill in provision of a physiotherapy service to patients with haemato-oncology diagnoses
- Knowledge/Experience in the treatment of patients with cancer
- Ability to teach skills/knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments
- Supervision and line management experience
Desirable
- Experience of service development
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Confident to take the lead and articulate ideas and concerns
- Advanced communication skills with particular ability to work with complex/sensitive situations with patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and the wider MDT
Desirable
- Membership of a clinical interest group in physiotherapy
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).
