Job summary
Specialist Static Physiotherapist (Oncology & Haematology, Cardiac Investigation Unit): 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Specialist Physiotherapist to join our friendly, busy therapy service at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust within the Acute Medical and Eldercare Team.
We are a proactive team, focused on service development, ongoing education, and training. We offer opportunities to engage in research, training, coaching and career development with links to the local higher education institutions, and have also developed local learning opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a static specialist Physiotherapy post within the Acute Medical and Eldercare Team here at RCHT working on our Oncology Ward and the Cardiac Investigation Unit.
There is a large opportunity for service development within this role as a new static post within our recently refurbished oncology ward. It is also is an exciting time for our organisation, as we have received substantial investment to further develop our services. Refer to the link to gain an understanding of our department and values. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qULP8MTMSY.
We are looking for a team member who can provide decisive and effective Physiotherapy input, who is motivated to develop the service, and facilitate discharges and patient flow.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust working as an autonomous practitioner.
Maintain up to date and accurate records
Provide supervision and support to junior staff as well as generic support workers and therapy technicians.
Support with education to the wider acute medical team and participate in appropriate audit and service development projects.
To attend clinical level discussions / meetings relating to your area of work as delegated by your Clinical Team Lead
To work flexibly across 7 days, to include on call and weekend shifts.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
In addition to working in an aspiring and outstanding therapy department, Cornwall offers exceptional opportunities to explore the countryside and coast, with a huge variety of activities available. It is a beautiful county which offers an outstanding quality of life and providing many opportunities for outdoor activities, with its sailing waters, surfing beaches and rugged coastal pathways for walking, and cycling.
Cornwall is easily accessible via the A30 which connects with the M5 motorway at Exeter. There is an excellent rail service with daily passenger and sleeper services, and an airport at Newquay with daily and economical connections to many cities throughout the UK and abroad.
International applications are welcome and we can offer Microsoft Teams interviews. We will consider people returning to practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Acute Medical and Eldercare Team provide therapy services across the medical wards and the front door service (Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit, Frailty & SDEC Unit). We have a dynamic, close working multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists, supported by two Clinical Lead Physiotherapists and the Acute Medical Therapy Lead.
The role will be based predominantly on the oncology ward and the Cardiac Investigation Unit providing specialist Physiotherapy services to patients with a range of oncological and haematological as well as cardiac presentations. The post holder will be expected to cross cover to other medical wards and our front door service, to support with flow and the caseload across the wider team, The post holder will also need to contribute to weekend and on call duties to aid in the delivery of our 7 day service.
Key responsibilities
To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health Professions Council codes of ethics and rules of professional conduct.
To provide Specialist Physiotherapy assessment and treatments to patients with a range of presentations based current guidelines and recommendations. The post holder will be required to work across the acute setting as delegated by the Clinical Lead. Your role will be to provide evidence based interventions / recommendations for onward care including, bedded care, community hospitals and community services. This will involve assessment and treatment of patients with complex and/or chronic presentations.
To work closely with AHP's to deliver holistic assessments and deliver rehabilitation to patients who have a diagnosis of cancer and may be terminally ill and / or approaching end of life.
Facilitate conversations around end of life care and advanced care planning and co-ordinate patient care that is patient centred
To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and be active in applying to your work situation, including maintaining own continuous professional development (CPD) up to date national guidelines and developments.
To maintain clinical competence and be an active member of the in-service training programme by attending and delivering teaching sessions. To work with your Band 7 in contributing to Multi-professional education.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraise and appraiser for more junior staff.
To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department. To actively be involved in department audits and service development programmes.
To comply with the departmental and organisational policies.
To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Professional Leads.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Acute Medical and Eldercare Team provide therapy services across the medical wards and the front door service (Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit, Frailty & SDEC Unit). We have a dynamic, close working multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists, supported by two Clinical Lead Physiotherapists and the Acute Medical Therapy Lead.
The role will be based predominantly on the oncology ward and the Cardiac Investigation Unit providing specialist Physiotherapy services to patients with a range of oncological and haematological as well as cardiac presentations. The post holder will be expected to cross cover to other medical wards and our front door service, to support with flow and the caseload across the wider team, The post holder will also need to contribute to weekend and on call duties to aid in the delivery of our 7 day service.
Key responsibilities
To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health Professions Council codes of ethics and rules of professional conduct.
To provide Specialist Physiotherapy assessment and treatments to patients with a range of presentations based current guidelines and recommendations. The post holder will be required to work across the acute setting as delegated by the Clinical Lead. Your role will be to provide evidence based interventions / recommendations for onward care including, bedded care, community hospitals and community services. This will involve assessment and treatment of patients with complex and/or chronic presentations.
To work closely with AHP's to deliver holistic assessments and deliver rehabilitation to patients who have a diagnosis of cancer and may be terminally ill and / or approaching end of life.
Facilitate conversations around end of life care and advanced care planning and co-ordinate patient care that is patient centred
To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and be active in applying to your work situation, including maintaining own continuous professional development (CPD) up to date national guidelines and developments.
To maintain clinical competence and be an active member of the in-service training programme by attending and delivering teaching sessions. To work with your Band 7 in contributing to Multi-professional education.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraise and appraiser for more junior staff.
To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department. To actively be involved in department audits and service development programmes.
To comply with the departmental and organisational policies.
To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Professional Leads.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or relevant professional body
- Membership of appropriate clinical interest group
- Formal Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in acute hospital setting, including a range of post qualification rotations at a Band 5 and relevant experience working at Band 6 level.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
- Experience of working in a team of people including qualified and unqualified staff
- Experience of On-call and out of hours working - including managing the risks associated with unsupervised / lone working
- Experience of working with Physiotherapy students either as a clinical educator or supporting a clinical educator.
- Experience leading on a change process and/or contribution to service development
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Oncology / Haematology, Cardiology, Medical rehab, Respiratory or Neurology at Band 6 level.
- Previous experience working with patients who are terminally ill or approaching end of life
Skills
Essential
- Up-to-date clinical skills including specialist level respiratory assessment and neurological skills
- Highly-developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious, acutely unwell or end of life patients.
- Analytical thinker able to clinically reason appropriate interventions / onward referrals
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of roles with Multidisciplinary Team and a respect for other professionals within the team.
- Evidence of clinical audit/research activity
- Presentation Skills
- Willing and able to participate in weekend work and on-call rota.
- Demonstrates high level leader and compassionate leadership skills
- Reflective practitioner with portfolio evidence to support this.
- Experience of teaching (formal or informal)
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of post-graduate education and development relevant to the post.
- Evidence of management of patients with metastatic cord compression / spinal disease
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or relevant professional body
- Membership of appropriate clinical interest group
- Formal Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in acute hospital setting, including a range of post qualification rotations at a Band 5 and relevant experience working at Band 6 level.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
- Experience of working in a team of people including qualified and unqualified staff
- Experience of On-call and out of hours working - including managing the risks associated with unsupervised / lone working
- Experience of working with Physiotherapy students either as a clinical educator or supporting a clinical educator.
- Experience leading on a change process and/or contribution to service development
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Oncology / Haematology, Cardiology, Medical rehab, Respiratory or Neurology at Band 6 level.
- Previous experience working with patients who are terminally ill or approaching end of life
Skills
Essential
- Up-to-date clinical skills including specialist level respiratory assessment and neurological skills
- Highly-developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious, acutely unwell or end of life patients.
- Analytical thinker able to clinically reason appropriate interventions / onward referrals
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of roles with Multidisciplinary Team and a respect for other professionals within the team.
- Evidence of clinical audit/research activity
- Presentation Skills
- Willing and able to participate in weekend work and on-call rota.
- Demonstrates high level leader and compassionate leadership skills
- Reflective practitioner with portfolio evidence to support this.
- Experience of teaching (formal or informal)
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of post-graduate education and development relevant to the post.
- Evidence of management of patients with metastatic cord compression / spinal disease
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.
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.
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).
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