Job summary Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual who would thrive in providing care for and working within a diverse community and workforce? If so, we at Guys and St Thomas' Foundation NHS Trust Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy departments are looking for you to come and join our Cancer Rehabilitation Transition Service. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, forward thinking and committed advanced assistant to work within the cancer rehabilitation team at Guy's and St Thomas' hospital. The successful candidate will work in an exciting post that will assist the physiotherapy and occupational therapy service to deliver rehabilitation to patients with a cancer diagnosis at Guy's hospital. Main duties of the job This post is for a static Band 4 therapy assistant and would be suitable for someone looking to develop their skills in oncology rehabilitation and work alongside our oncology multi-disciplinary team in an inpatient setting. The Guy's Cancer Rehabilitation Transition team carry a small caseload of patients with complex cancer presentations who require an enhanced rehabilitation package while in the acute setting. It aims to improve functional outcomes, quality of life, and patient experience through increased rehabilitation frequency and supportive transfer into the community. About us At Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing you with: Support from experienced Clinical Team leaders and Clinical Managers from across a range of professions An annual appraisal and personal development plan (PDR) Structured in-service development programs and regular supervision to aid learning and development Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,944 to £34,937 a year a year p.a. inc. HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-LIS9359 Job locations Guy's hospital Great Maze Pond London SE1 9RT Job description Job responsibilities Our aim is to be patient centered, research driven and clinical lead by highly experienced staff. Applicants would be responsible for delivering rehabilitative assessment and intervention to oncology and palliative care patients as supported by physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The successful applicant will implement timely and person-centered assessment and rehabilitation programmes as well as carrying out administrative tasks to support the team. Excellent communication, organisational and information technology skills are essential. Job description Job responsibilities Our aim is to be patient centered, research driven and clinical lead by highly experienced staff. Applicants would be responsible for delivering rehabilitative assessment and intervention to oncology and palliative care patients as supported by physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The successful applicant will implement timely and person-centered assessment and rehabilitation programmes as well as carrying out administrative tasks to support the team. Excellent communication, organisational and information technology skills are essential. Person Specification Qualifications/ Education Essential Completed NVQ Level 4 OR Individual with significant experience in relevant work environment who can demonstrate competence to a standard that would gain or equivalent to the NVQ Level 4 Desirable Diploma/Degree Previous Experience Essential Patient treatment experience using relevant clinical skills Experience of assessing patients in hospital settings /their own homes/clinics/community requiring treatment programmes /equipment/adaptation to and to instruct them in their proper and safe usage of equipment and in therapeutic programmes. Experience of managing own caseload as directed Experience of management of equipment including monitoring use and maintenance Desirable Previous experience as an therapy assistant Experience of working with cancer patients Skills/Knowledge/ Ability Essential Understanding of the effect of illness / clinical condition / disability on function Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques. Able to maintain own caseload of patients of patients with complex conditions requiring technical proficiency/ knowledge, as delegated by the therapist and prioritise appropriately in order to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively and contribute as a member of a multi-therapy and multi-disciplinary team. Good IT skills Knowledge of the proper and safe use of adaptive equipment or exercise equipment Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques. Desirable Knowledge of the proper and safe use of wheelchairs, adaptive equipment and or exercise equipment Person Specification Qualifications/ Education Essential Completed NVQ Level 4 OR Individual with significant experience in relevant work environment who can demonstrate competence to a standard that would gain or equivalent to the NVQ Level 4 Desirable Diploma/Degree Previous Experience Essential Patient treatment experience using relevant clinical skills Experience of assessing patients in hospital settings /their own homes/clinics/community requiring treatment programmes /equipment/adaptation to and to instruct them in their proper and safe usage of equipment and in therapeutic programmes. Experience of managing own caseload as directed Experience of management of equipment including monitoring use and maintenance Desirable Previous experience as an therapy assistant Experience of working with cancer patients Skills/Knowledge/ Ability Essential Understanding of the effect of illness / clinical condition / disability on function Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques. Able to maintain own caseload of patients of patients with complex conditions requiring technical proficiency/ knowledge, as delegated by the therapist and prioritise appropriately in order to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively and contribute as a member of a multi-therapy and multi-disciplinary team. Good IT skills Knowledge of the proper and safe use of adaptive equipment or exercise equipment Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques. Desirable Knowledge of the proper and safe use of wheelchairs, adaptive equipment and or exercise equipment 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address Guy's hospital Great Maze Pond London SE1 9RT Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)