Job summary 12 Months fixed term/secondment opportunity The interview date for this role is 25th March 2025 An exciting opportunity has arisen to develop and deliver prehabilitation and rehabilitation pathways across Barnsley and help thousands of patients across South Yorkshire. Active Together is a prehabilitation and rehabilitation service supporting people following a cancer diagnosis with physical activity, nutrition, and wellbeing guidance. The service has been designed by Sheffield Hallam University who work in close collaboration with NHS teams to support the delivery and evaluation of the service. The Active Together service launched in Sheffield in 2022 and is currently expanding to new sites across South Yorkshire in Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. Active Together South Yorkshire will provide equitable, multi-modal and personalised prehabilitation and rehabilitation support that meets the needs of patients across the region and generates evidence for a commissioned service. Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust and Barnsley Premier Leisure are working in partnership to deliver this programme to the population of Barnsley. Active Together is funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research, Yorkshires independent cancer charity, working so more people can live longer, healthier lives, free from cancer. Main duties of the job Providing a specialist physiotherapy service within the Active together Barnsley prehabilitation and rehabilitation service in Barnsley. To design and deliver Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation to patients undergoing cancer treatment and participating in the Active Together programme, in Barnsley. To assess, diagnose, plan and develop specialised physiotherapy treatment programmes for clients throughout their cancer pathway. To promote healthy living in patients and support behaviour change. To supervise / train inexperienced physiotherapists / assistants / students working within the service. To undertake specialist assessments, treatment and advice to patients with complex presentations and formulate a clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner. About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9163-4251E-02-25 Job locations Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for 4251 Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for 4251 Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation Person Specification Knowledge and Awareness Essential Awareness of NHS issues Awareness of confidentiality issues Desirable Involvement in research and audit projects Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy Current HCPC registration Desirable MCSP Experience Essential Significant post-graduate experience in the NHS, having completed a junior rotation across a wide variety of areas. Evidence of continual Professional Development and training in relevant area Experience of evidence based practice and risk assessment Desirable Experience of audit/research Experience of supervision of assistants Experience in cardiology Respiratory medicine, General Surgery and Critical Care. Experience in delivering cancer rehabilitation/ Level 4 Can Rehab NHS Experience in specific cancer pathways lung, upper GI or Colorectal Member of specialist interest group Skills and Abilities Essential Good communication skills written and verbal Ability to teach and supervise Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative Ability to work under time pressures and constraints Ability to risk assess and awareness of health and safety for own and others work area and caseloads Organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills Values based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within the team? Person Specification Knowledge and Awareness Essential Awareness of NHS issues Awareness of confidentiality issues Desirable Involvement in research and audit projects Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy Current HCPC registration Desirable MCSP Experience Essential Significant post-graduate experience in the NHS, having completed a junior rotation across a wide variety of areas. Evidence of continual Professional Development and training in relevant area Experience of evidence based practice and risk assessment Desirable Experience of audit/research Experience of supervision of assistants Experience in cardiology Respiratory medicine, General Surgery and Critical Care. Experience in delivering cancer rehabilitation/ Level 4 Can Rehab NHS Experience in specific cancer pathways lung, upper GI or Colorectal Member of specialist interest group Skills and Abilities Essential Good communication skills written and verbal Ability to teach and supervise Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative Ability to work under time pressures and constraints Ability to risk assess and awareness of health and safety for own and others work area and caseloads Organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills Values based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within the team? 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). 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. 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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)