Job summary
This band 7 position is a vital patient facing front line position supporting people with sarcoma, It is highly specialised, with a specialist physiotherapist recognised in the NICE guidance as a key member of the sarcoma MDT. The postholder is also responsible for day to day management responsibilities and supporting the inpatient physiotherapy team on the Chelsea site.
Main duties of the job
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.
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 people with sarcoma as an autonomous practitioner. Access to advice and support from the Band 8a physiotherapists is available.
Provide advice, support and supervision for designated Band 6 physiotherapists. Supervision with designated band 6s takes the form of formal training, reflective practice and clinical reasoning.
To be a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines both within the Trust, locally and nationally. The post holder works closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist input to a planned programme of co-ordinated care including appropriate and timely discharge.
Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further clinical practice and service development.
Contribute to service development by identifying and/or implementing specific changes to practice, in conjunction with the Band 8a Physiotherapist.
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 more information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients and support Band 6 physiotherapists to do similarly.
Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload
Continue to develop the physiotherapy service for people with sarcoma and other cancers. This necessitates the acquisition and application of specific physiotherapy and oncology skills. These advanced skills will impact on the advanced assessment and treatment of this patient group and will enable a comprehensive approach to holistic care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients and support Band 6 physiotherapists to do similarly.
Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload
Continue to develop the physiotherapy service for people with sarcoma and other cancers. This necessitates the acquisition and application of specific physiotherapy and oncology skills. These advanced skills will impact on the advanced assessment and treatment of this patient group and will enable a comprehensive approach to holistic care.
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 NHS experience
- Demonstrable knowledge in core physiotherapy skills including respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics, surgical, medical and rehabilitation
- Evidence of advanced level skill working in respiratory physiotherapy
- Knowledge/Experience in the treatment of patients with cancer
- Ability to teach skills/knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments
Desirable
- Experience of working with those with sarcoma
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 NHS experience
- Demonstrable knowledge in core physiotherapy skills including respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics, surgical, medical and rehabilitation
- Evidence of advanced level skill working in respiratory physiotherapy
- Knowledge/Experience in the treatment of patients with cancer
- Ability to teach skills/knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments
Desirable
- Experience of working with those with sarcoma
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).
