Exercise Clinic Lead Physiotherapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as an Exercise Clinic Lead Physiotherapist at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre located in Portsmouth? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.The Role:As an Exercise Clinic Lead Physiotherapist with us, you'll play a pivotal role in being responsible for tailored assessment and exercise prescription for people with cancer. You will be proficient at assessing, planning and delivering exercise interventions for those living with and beyond cancer. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and develop your career.What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the management of and co-ordination of the on-site provision of the Exercise Medicine Service for all patients referred.
• Responsible for the management and co-ordination of the out-patient oncology physiotherapy service
• Responsible for ensuring all referred patients undergo a comprehensive initial assessment (including risk assessment) and setting a personalised prescribed course of exercise medicine.
• Management and supervision of the Exercise Oncology Specialist (Personal trainer Exercise Clinic).
• Work in collaboration with the Centre Leader, and all relevant centre-based staff to ensure a seamless patient pathway and coordination of a patients cancer care.
• Actively contribute to engagement events to promote awareness and understanding of the service.
• Ensure patients receive the highest level of service in line with GenesisCare policies and procedures.

What You'll Have:Experience and skills:

• A minimum of 3 years of post-graduate clinical experience, or equivalent, at a Band 6 level, ideally with experience in an oncology setting. Rotational experience in Surgery, Medicine, Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedics, and Neurology is essential.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a clinical setting, demonstrating autonomy and initiative in patient care.
• Experience in teaching and supervising less experienced staff and students, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary and interagency collaboration to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Evidence of active involvement in service development and contributing to workplace improvements.
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills and experience managing complex cases effectively.
• Strong communication skills, tailored to various audiences, including patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Proven ability to prioritise workloads, manage time effectively, and delegate tasks as needed.
• A clear understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance, and audit, with the ability to apply these principles in a healthcare setting.
• Commitment to best practices and awareness of relevant national standards and guidelines.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with a commitment to maintaining and advancing clinical expertise.

Qualifications and Knowledge:Essential:

• BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable:

• Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate professional development, particularly in oncology, rehabilitation, and exercise science.
• Membership of a specialist interest group, such as the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology and Palliative Care (ACPOPC).

Why Choose GenesisCare:Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:

• Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
• Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
• Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
• Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
• Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
• Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.

Who We Are:GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.Were passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - A minimum of 3 years of post-graduate clinical experience, or equivalent, at a Band 6 level, ideally with experience in an oncology setting.
• - Rotational experience in Surgery, Medicine, Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedics, and Neurology is essential.
• - Proven ability to work effectively in a clinical setting, demonstrating autonomy and initiative in patient care.
• - Experience in teaching and supervising less experienced staff and students, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
• - Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary and interagency collaboration to deliver high-quality patient care.
• - Evidence of active involvement in service development and contributing to workplace improvements.
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills and experience managing complex cases effectively.
• - Strong communication skills, tailored to various audiences, including patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• - Proven ability to prioritise workloads, manage time effectively, and delegate tasks as needed.
• - A clear understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance, and audit, with the ability to apply these principles in a healthcare setting.
• - Commitment to best practices and awareness of relevant national standards and guidelines.
• - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with a commitment to maintaining and advancing clinical expertise.

Qualifications

Essential

• - BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
• - Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable

• - Evidence or portfolio of post-graduate professional development, particularly in oncology, rehabilitation, and exercise science.
• - Membership of a specialist interest group, such as the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology and Palliative Care (ACPOPC).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

GenesisCare

Address

Genesis Care

Bartons Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 5NA

Employer's website

https://www.genesiscare.com/uk/ (Opens in a new tab)