Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the innovative and dynamic Guy's Cancer Physiotherapy Team.
The post holder will work collaboratively with other team leads in an exciting new expansion of cancer in-patient services at the Guy's hospital site.
You will have the opportunity to develop and utilise your specialist clinical skills in the management of people with complex health, rehabilitation and social care needs. Whilst providing you with an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills, expand your professional development and participate in the wider local and national agenda's for cancer care.
Are you an experienced Band 6 or existing Band 7 looking to further your clinical and managerial skills in a supportive and collaborative environment? If so, this post could be for you!
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality, expert Physiotherapy In-patient Service to hospitalised oncology and haematology service users at GSTFT on the Guy's site.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the dedicated inpatient service, which will include the assessment and acute rehabilitation of those with cancer, as well as providing supervision and leadership to the team.
About us
At Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing you with:
- Professional expert advice, including access to our Professional Leads in our Community and Hospital settings
- An annual appraisal and personal development plan (PDR)
- Structured in-service development programs and regular supervision
- Support to undertake research, audit and service evaluation
- Training links to London Southbank and King's College Universities
- Support to develop your skills in preparation and presentation (for teaching)
This excellent opportunity is ideal if you're wanting to progress into a senior role or consolidate and develop further in your career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review Job description and Person specification for further information regarding main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review Job description and Person specification for further information regarding main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Attendance at Post Graduate Courses
- Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Masters level or equivalent training in specialist area or evidence of significant practical experience, research or publication in specialist area.
- Post graduate course(s) in Management
- Leadership training
Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply Clinical Governance principles to practice
- Demonstrates ethical reasoning and critical reflection.
- Demonstrate clinical leadership skills and excellent team building skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, acting decisively on behalf of self and others, setting own priorities
- Knowledge of current physiotherapy AND exercise approached to manage cancer and its treatment effecrts
Desirable
- Experience with Excel spreadsheets and data analysis / reporting
- Management and operational training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience with evidence of specialist experience in respiratory, rehabilitation and cancer care in acute/ community setting
- Experience of managing other physiotherapists; Physiotherapy assistants /technical instructors; students
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting; including physiotherapists and the wider MDT
- Significant experience of working as an integral member of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of operational team management
Desirable
- Experience of research practice and methodology
- Experience of lecturing
- Clinical experience of oncology at Band 7 level
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Attendance at Post Graduate Courses
- Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Masters level or equivalent training in specialist area or evidence of significant practical experience, research or publication in specialist area.
- Post graduate course(s) in Management
- Leadership training
Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply Clinical Governance principles to practice
- Demonstrates ethical reasoning and critical reflection.
- Demonstrate clinical leadership skills and excellent team building skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, acting decisively on behalf of self and others, setting own priorities
- Knowledge of current physiotherapy AND exercise approached to manage cancer and its treatment effecrts
Desirable
- Experience with Excel spreadsheets and data analysis / reporting
- Management and operational training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience with evidence of specialist experience in respiratory, rehabilitation and cancer care in acute/ community setting
- Experience of managing other physiotherapists; Physiotherapy assistants /technical instructors; students
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting; including physiotherapists and the wider MDT
- Significant experience of working as an integral member of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of operational team management
Desirable
- Experience of research practice and methodology
- Experience of lecturing
- Clinical experience of oncology at Band 7 level
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).
