Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our highly valued Regional Cancer Care Therapy team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) within a progressive Band 6-7 role. If you are an experienced Band 6 physiotherapist with a passion for Cancer Care we want to hear from you UHS is one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals, a designated Major Trauma Centre and a Regional Treatment Centre for Cancer Care, covering Southern England and the Channel Islands. We are part of the MDT for the Specialist Teenage and Young Adult Unit and are a centre for CAR-T cell therapy. About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 188-CL081124 Job locations Progressive Band 6-7 Physiotherapist Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Rd, Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and approachable physiotherapist who has an interest in working within this specialist area. This is an innovative post supporting development of clinical, leadership and service development skills to enhance career progression towards a Band 7 post. The post will involve supporting a well-established, integrated therapy service within Cancer Care working alongside the team leads to support the team and develop the service. The aim of the service is to provide timely and holistic therapy assessments, implement individualised patient centred therapeutic interventions and facilitate discharge and onward referral across Cancer Care. You will work as part of a highly motivated team delivering a therapy service across a 7 day service, including weekends and bank holidays. You will have many opportunities within the role and therapy department to develop personally and professionally. You will be part of a large department of over 300 wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff. Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and approachable physiotherapist who has an interest in working within this specialist area. This is an innovative post supporting development of clinical, leadership and service development skills to enhance career progression towards a Band 7 post. The post will involve supporting a well-established, integrated therapy service within Cancer Care working alongside the team leads to support the team and develop the service. The aim of the service is to provide timely and holistic therapy assessments, implement individualised patient centred therapeutic interventions and facilitate discharge and onward referral across Cancer Care. You will work as part of a highly motivated team delivering a therapy service across a 7 day service, including weekends and bank holidays. You will have many opportunities within the role and therapy department to develop personally and professionally. You will be part of a large department of over 300 wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff. Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent Current HCPC registration Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology Experience of working with support staff Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of continuing professional development Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients Previous experience within relevant clinical area Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area Skills and competencies Essential Communication Time management Interpersonal skills Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent Current HCPC registration Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology Experience of working with support staff Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of continuing professional development Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients Previous experience within relevant clinical area Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area Skills and competencies Essential Communication Time management Interpersonal skills 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Progressive Band 6-7 Physiotherapist Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Rd, Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)