Highly Specialised Physiotherapist, Oncology and Haematology
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, empathetic physiotherapist with oncology and haematology experience to join our established, supportive therapy team working with inpatients across the following clinical settings: oncology, haematology, and infectious diseases.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Support the development of the physiotherapy service for haematology (malignant and non-malignant conditions), oncology, and infectious diseases patients.
2. Provide high standards of physiotherapy assessment, treatment, advice, and discharge planning for the haematology, oncology, and infectious diseases patient group across inpatient and outpatient settings.
3. Initiate and participate in evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and lead departmental audit in the clinical area.
4. Participate in teaching and educational events for therapy colleagues, MDT, and undergraduate physiotherapy students.
Qualifications and Training
* Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
* HPC registration
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
* Recognised postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc)
* Membership of Special Interest Group ACPOPC
* Leadership training
Experience
* Experience of undertaking clinical audit
* Minimum of 1 year's NHS experience (can include undergraduate experience)
* A minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience with at least 2 years in haematology and oncology
* Broad range of experience at Band 5 and 6 level including respiratory, neurology, and musculoskeletal specialities
* Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of haematology and oncology patients demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
* Experience of managing other physiotherapy staff
* Experience of teaching in a clinical setting
* Experience of student supervision/clinical education
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Experience of undertaking postgraduate research projects
* Experience of operational team management
* Experience of lecturing externally
* Experience of service development and change management
Professional Presentation
* Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
* Able to perform on-call and weekend duties
* Remains updated with professional practice and new research
* Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
* Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
* Ability to organise, prioritise, and delegate
* Willingness to lead staff training
* Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and set team goals
* Awareness of skill mix and service needs
* Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
* Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, and Health & Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
* Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system
* Remains updated on professional practice and new research
* Show evidence of being self-motivated
* Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
* Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment
* Ability to lead and motivate others
* Ability to run courses - internal/external
* Supervision of other staff (e.g., physiotherapy assistant/technical instructor)
* Committee membership (e.g., Health & Safety)
Personality
* Ability to work as a team member
* Flexible
* Empathic
* Reliable
* Logical
* Good time management
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.
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