Specialist Physiotherapist- Oncology and Haematology
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Physiotherapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 196-LIS9188
Employer Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Guy's Hospital Site Town London Salary £44,806 - £53,134 p.a. inc. HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 02/02/2025 23:59 Interview date 17/02/2025
Job overview
Specialist Physiotherapist - Oncology and Haematology (8-Month Rotations)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist with proven clinical skills to join the Cancer Rehabilitation Team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital Foundation Trusts in the country, employing over 300 physiotherapy staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the opportunity to rotate across a wide range of oncology and haemato-oncology rotations split into the following: Inpatient oncology/haematology, outpatient oncology/haematology and specialist community cancer clinics. Each rotation lasts 8-months and there is scope for the number and areas of rotations to expand in the future.
All rotations involve multidisciplinary team working and provide rehabilitative assessment and intervention to patients with cancer throughout their treatment pathway.
It is essential that candidates are able to work autonomously and complete comprehensive and holistic assessments and treatment plans. Excellent communication skills, organisational skills, information technology skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy inpatient and outpatient department are essential.
Working for our organisation
This post would suit an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist or current Band 6 physiotherapist wishing to gain specific experience in cancer rehabilitation, and further develop their skills and knowledge in this area, working with a wide range of other healthcare professionals.
At GSTT, we are committed to providing you with:
* Support from experienced Clinical Team leaders and Clinical Managers from across a range of professions
* An annual appraisal and personal development plan (PDR)
* Structured in-service development programs and regular supervision
* Support to undertake research, audit and service evaluation and development
* Training links to Universities and Cancer Academic centres
* Support to develop your skills in preparation and presentation (for teaching)
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
* HCPC registration
* Membership of Special Interest Group
* CSP Membership or equivalent
Skills
* Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
* Able to present written and oral information clearly and logically
* Able to participate in staff training
* Able to work as a team member
* Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
* Evidence of participation in research/audit
Experience
* Broad range of experience at a Band 5 level
* Participation in on-call and weekend working
* Experience of working as a member of a physiotherapy team and MDT
* Rotational work within an acute hospital setting
* Previous Band 6 level experience
* Supervision of Band 5 level staff, PTA/students
* Experience of teaching on in-service programmes and to the MDT
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Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
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