Job summary
This is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to support the development, implementation, continuous monitoring and improvement of the Active Together Programme.
The overall purpose of this role is to assist in the delivery and sustained success of the exercise prescription, physiotherapy, and physical activity elements of the Active Together prehabilitation and rehabilitation Programme at Airedale.
This role includes working under the guidance of the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, to assess the physical, dietetic and psychological needs of these patients. To be able to use these findings to develop a personalised, safe and effective physiotherapy/ physical activity programme. This will include supporting behaviour change and promoting healthy lifestyle changes.
Other responsibilities will include deputising for the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist when necessary, and the supervision and training of assistants, students and other less experienced team members.
Main duties of the job
Support the implementation of the Active Together prehabilitation and rehabilitation services at Airedale NHS foundation trust. To frequently undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, with a complex presentation and multiple comorbidities.
To analyse the assessment to formulate individualised, evidence-based treatment plan, using own clinical reasoning and a range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care. Prioritising this efficiently considering clinical need, priorities and time management. Be an integral part of the Cancer Prehabilitation team working within the MDT to deliver a high-quality effective service, including identification of dietetic and psychological needs of these patients, liaising with the appropriate teams when required.
Job responsibilities
Provide expert advice on the most up to date rehabilitation treatment and management for patients referred into the service. Assess and treat own caseload of patients/clients in various settings including one to one appointments, and group sessions. To receive and communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to patients and carers. To have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills of motivation, explanation and reassurance to agree and gain co-operation of patients and carers in their treatment programmes. Contribute to the reduction of recurrence of cancer and increased survival rates in West Yorkshire through the design, delivery, and translation of physical activity interventions across the cancer rehabilitation pathway. To organise and deliver group physiotherapy activities, considering varied patients needs, including both physical and mental needs. Adapting sessions depending on patients changing needs. Providing training, education and promotion of the Active Together Programme to the wider MDT and working alongside the wider MDT to provide excellent, personalised patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Physiotherapy.
* State registrations with the HCPC.
Desirable
* Completion of course in Professional Practice education.
* Recent post graduate courses relevant to the Cancer/Cancer rehabilitation.
Experience Essential
* Relevant and recent experience working including wide clinical experience at Band 5 level.
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
* Experience of Oncology and Palliative care work.
Desirable
* Experience working at band 6 level.
* Experience of working on Projects and/or service improvements.
Knowledge Essential
* Knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support clinical practice in cancer care and rehabilitation.
* Knowledge of treatments and consequences of treatment related side effects on a person living with and beyond cancers.
* Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working.
Desirable
* Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to cancer care and rehabilitation.
* Specialist knowledge, application, and analysis of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools.
Skills Essential
* Skills to work as part of a team.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening and empathy.
Desirable
* Ability to chair meetings and facilitate workshops effectively.
Personal attributes Essential
* High degree of self-motivation and initiative.
* Supportive, approachable, tactful, and diplomatic.
* Highly flexible to meet own and service needs and be open to new ideas.
* Works independently within parameters set by codes of conduct, professional guidelines, and policies.
Other Essential
* Current UK driving license.
* Access to own transport.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Airedale NHS Trust, Airedale General Hospital, Skipton road, Steeton, Keighley, BD20 6TD
Employer's website: Airedale NHS Trust
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