Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to work within a highly specialist team in one of only fifteen Sarcoma units in the country. This post involves working closely with the Band 7 Specialist Sarcoma Physiotherapist and would be ideal for a pro-active and ambitious experienced band 5 or a current band 6 looking for a new challenge.
The successful candidate will work with sarcoma patients from diagnosis through to survivorship or palliation. There will be an emphasis on Prehab in preparation for surgery and both acute and long-term rehabilitation. The post will involve working within a mixed environment of Plastic surgery and Oncology, and the post holder will be required to have MSK knowledge and skills. Due to the specialised nature of sarcoma, there is no pre-requisite for previous Sarcoma experience.
Being a rare speciality, there will be opportunity to be actively involved in research and part of a community of highly ambitious therapists looking to develop sarcoma rehabilitation nationally.
There will also be opportunity to work with patients with rare benign conditions that are also managed by the East Midlands Sarcoma Service. Due to fluctuating demands on the service, they will need to have an ability to work flexibly, with initiative and a strong ability to manage their own time.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for a varied caseload of complex patients. You will be required to work flexibly to support the needs of the service, and manage your own time with a fluctuating caseload. You will demonstrate an ability to work autonomously in the absence of the band 7 and will be expected to work closely with all members of the MDT.
About us
The Physiotherapy service is part of the Therapies and Rehabilitation Services pathway, which is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 700 staff, who works together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.
We've made a clear commitment to our patients and staff that We Listen, We Care. We will do all we can to ensure our patients get the best possible care we can give them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent core physiotherapy skills and a willingness to learn and develop further, both clinically and professionally. You will be working as part of multidisciplinary teams who will give support and training for you to develop in this role to reach your full potential. You will demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and provide support to less experienced members of the team, including students and support workers. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work flexibly to support the needs of the service
For full details see attached job description and person specification.
For further details contact person named within the advert
Person specification Training & Qualifications Essential criteria BSc honours or equivalent in Physiotherapy Evidence of maintaining professional competence through C.P.D. State Registered and HCPC. Evidence of post-graduate training in specialty. Desirable criteria Member of CIG First line management course. Clinical Educators Course. Experience Essential criteria Broad based junior rotational experience with an acute in-patient focus Possession of specific knowledge to relevant are Experience in evaluation of practice. Appraisal of performance. Desirable criteria Previous Band 6 Experience. Experience of audit. Communication and relationship skills Essential criteria Ability to communicate complex information. Ability to motivate, train and teach. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team Desirable criteria Demonstrate leadership ability Analytical and Judgement skills Essential criteria Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options. Desirable criteria Experience of performance management. Planning and organisation skills Essential criteria Ability to organise and prioritise workload Effective time management skills. Experience of effective delegation. Desirable criteria Experience of organising others workload. Physical skills Essential criteria Evidence of manual therapy skills. Basic keyboard skills. Capacity to carry out treatment handling skills Desirable criteria Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts Desirable criteria Maintain competence in respiratory care for rostered emergency duty work
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent core physiotherapy skills and a willingness to learn and develop further, both clinically and professionally. You will be working as part of multidisciplinary teams who will give support and training for you to develop in this role to reach your full potential. You will demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and provide support to less experienced members of the team, including students and support workers. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work flexibly to support the needs of the service
For full details see attached job description and person specification.
For further details contact person named within the advert
Person specification Training & Qualifications Essential criteria BSc honours or equivalent in Physiotherapy Evidence of maintaining professional competence through C.P.D. State Registered and HCPC. Evidence of post-graduate training in specialty. Desirable criteria Member of CIG First line management course. Clinical Educators Course. Experience Essential criteria Broad based junior rotational experience with an acute in-patient focus Possession of specific knowledge to relevant are Experience in evaluation of practice. Appraisal of performance. Desirable criteria Previous Band 6 Experience. Experience of audit. Communication and relationship skills Essential criteria Ability to communicate complex information. Ability to motivate, train and teach. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team Desirable criteria Demonstrate leadership ability Analytical and Judgement skills Essential criteria Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options. Desirable criteria Experience of performance management. Planning and organisation skills Essential criteria Ability to organise and prioritise workload Effective time management skills. Experience of effective delegation. Desirable criteria Experience of organising others workload. Physical skills Essential criteria Evidence of manual therapy skills. Basic keyboard skills. Capacity to carry out treatment handling skills Desirable criteria Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts Desirable criteria Maintain competence in respiratory care for rostered emergency duty work
Person Specification
Training & Qulaifications
Essential
- BSc Hons (or equivalent) Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Broad based junior experience with an acute in patient focus
- Possession of knowledge specific to Sarcoma
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information both verbally and in writing
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- Ability to identify own learning needs and work autonomously as required
Desirable
- Experience of performance management.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Effective time management skills.
- Experience of effective delegation
Physical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of manual therapy skills
- Demonstrate IT literacy
Person Specification
Training & Qulaifications
Essential
- BSc Hons (or equivalent) Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Broad based junior experience with an acute in patient focus
- Possession of knowledge specific to Sarcoma
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information both verbally and in writing
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- Ability to identify own learning needs and work autonomously as required
Desirable
- Experience of performance management.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Effective time management skills.
- Experience of effective delegation
Physical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of manual therapy skills
- Demonstrate IT literacy
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).