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.
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.
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We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
1. Cycle to Work
2. Travel Scheme
3. Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
4. Onsite Nursery
5. Buying and Selling Annual Leave
6. Car Leasing
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. Employee Health and Wellbeing
9. Extensive Reward Scheme
10. Counselling Service
11. Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
12. Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our Values
We understand that its down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
1. Committed to Quality of Care
2. Compassion
3. Working together for patients
4. Improving Lives
5. Everyone Counts
6. Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
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.
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