Job summary
Would you like to play a key role in developing the clinical input to the new, nationally commissioned, Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) service at University College London Hospital (UCLH)?
We are seeking an experienced band 6 or band 7 physiotherapist, with the energy
and focus to shape a new service. The post holder will provide assessment, advice, and treatment to children and teenagers, across various settings, during the course of their PBT treatment. This role is a 9-month fixed term contract and has arisen due to the post holder going on maternity leave.
The successful candidate will be welcomed into the Paediatric & Teenage Cancer therapy service. You will develop expertise in paediatric and teenage cancer care alongside nurturing your highly specialist physiotherapy skills. Prior experience of PBT services is not expected for this role.
The post holder will join an innovative and award winning Paediatric and Teenage therapy team. Cancer care is one of the top three strategic priorities for UCLH. The Trust has the largest paediatric and young adult centre for radiotherapy in the UK with a close partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital. The PBT service has expand this further, delivering cutting edge treatment for head and neck, brain, and sarcoma diagnoses. Together, UCLH and The Christie will see more children and teenagers with cancer for PBT than any other centre in the world. Our Teenage Cancer Trust Unit is the UK's first and largest unit.
Main duties of the job
To lead on inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care for paediatric and teenage patients attending UCLH, from all over the country, for PBT treatment.
To liaise regularly with external agencies, other hospital trusts, and community teams to ensure smooth transition between services.
To provide effective and evidence-based assessments and treatments in order to manage a caseload of patients who present with a wide range of needs associated with their cancer diagnosis and treatment.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, parents/carers, and other stakeholders, using highly developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
To work collaboratively with other professionals at UCLH in order to provide holistic, patient centred care.
To promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovative practice. To initiate and participate in evidence-based projects and be responsible for implementing changes to the service and monitoring standards of practice.
To capture data in order to demonstrate outcomes and expand the service as required.
To take responsibility for your own learning and development. To disseminate knowledge to other team members at UCLH as well as providing support and education to professionals at other NHS trusts and external agencies.
To provide cross cover and clinical supervision to the general paediatric, as well as paediatric, teenage, and adolescent cancer services, as required.
About us
The Therapy Service at UCLH is a dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking department where everyone is enthusiastic and passionate about providing high quality care to patients. Our staff are committed to service development - continuously improving patient experience through quality improvement projects, research and patient engagement. We are proud of what we achieve and celebrate this through staff recognition events and awards.
Clinically the department is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Support Staff, who are divided into small specialty therapy teams who join with similar specialties for education, training and service development. There are extensive opportunities for training through internal and external courses and staff are supported to showcase work at conferences.
Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment is key for us. The department aspires to be a warm, friendly and supportive place to work, enabling all staff to maximise their potential. We encourage staff to contribute through staff groups championing equality, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, staff wellbeing and patient and staff experience.
Staff feedback consistently highlights the approachability of the leadership in the department. People feel they are always treated as individuals, given time, listened to and supported.
The Therapy Service aims to live the UCLH trust values, and we welcome applications from people who embody these in their working life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
- Good written and spoken English
- MSc or Diploma relating to aspects of Physiotherapy Practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 or 7 level and previous NHS experience as a physiotherapist.
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex physiotherapy problems.
- Evidence of working independently and to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of audit or service evaluation or development
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance, framework and targets
- Evidence of relevant CPD, including attending appropriate courses.
- Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups.
Desirable
- Post-graduate experience in paediatrics and adolescents, child development, oncology/haematology, neurology, respiratory, and orthopaedics along with acute and community experience.
- Post-graduate experience working with radiotherapy patients
- Experience leading a team.
- Experience of research
- Clinical experience working with children and young adults with life-limiting conditions
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- A creative, problem solving and flexible approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients and families
- Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of Clinical Governance
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patient and families, MDT members, and other internal and external agencies in person, over the phone, and in writing
Desirable
- Experience of close working relationships with education institutions
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy staff, support staff, and students. Experience of appraisal
- Experience of team building and team working skills
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to student physiotherapists
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others
Desirable
- Clinical leadership ability
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to join seven day services rota, if required
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
- Good written and spoken English
- MSc or Diploma relating to aspects of Physiotherapy Practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 or 7 level and previous NHS experience as a physiotherapist.
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex physiotherapy problems.
- Evidence of working independently and to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of audit or service evaluation or development
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance, framework and targets
- Evidence of relevant CPD, including attending appropriate courses.
- Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups.
Desirable
- Post-graduate experience in paediatrics and adolescents, child development, oncology/haematology, neurology, respiratory, and orthopaedics along with acute and community experience.
- Post-graduate experience working with radiotherapy patients
- Experience leading a team.
- Experience of research
- Clinical experience working with children and young adults with life-limiting conditions
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- A creative, problem solving and flexible approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients and families
- Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of Clinical Governance
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patient and families, MDT members, and other internal and external agencies in person, over the phone, and in writing
Desirable
- Experience of close working relationships with education institutions
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy staff, support staff, and students. Experience of appraisal
- Experience of team building and team working skills
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to student physiotherapists
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others
Desirable
- Clinical leadership ability
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to join seven day services rota, if required
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).
