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 atGuys and St Thomas' Foundation NHS Trust physiotherapy department are looking for you to come and join our physiotherapy team.
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.
We are recruiting one full time position within our oncology in-patient team. The successful candidate will assist the physiotherapy service to deliver physiotherapy rehabilitation to patients with a cancer diagnosis at Guy's hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a candidate who has experience of managing their own caseload within an in-patient rehabilitation setting and would like todevelop their skills in oncology rehabilitation. The candidate will have experience of working as part of a team and will be expected to work alongside our oncology multi-disciplinary team.
About us
At GSTFT, 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
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.
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.
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
Knowledge
Essential
- significant experience in relevant work environment who can demonstrate competance to a standard that would gain NVQ Level 4 through Accreditation of Prior experience and learning
Desirable
- Sports and fitness diploma / degree
- Level 4 - CanRehab Course
Previous experience
Essential
- Patient treatment, and referral experience including physical activity and exercise provision
- Experience of management of exercise equipment and wheel chairs including monitoring use and ensuring maintenance
- Experience of team working
Desirable
- Previous experience of treating patients with cancer
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical protocols and Gym/group working environment.
- Able to treat and maintain own caseload of patients of patients with complex conditions requiring technical proficiency/ knowledge, as delegated by the physiotherapist and prioritise appropriately in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage large groups of patients at one time
- Ability to identify need for patients to be referred on to other professional groups
- Ability to work effectively and contribute as a member of a multi-therapy and multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner and maintain legible and accurate notes in the POMR system
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills in order to communicate and work effectively with other clinical staff and patients from a diverse range of social and cultural backgrounds range
- Evidence of being self-motivated
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines.
Desirable
- Good awareness of clinical governance issues related to the physiotherapy environment
- Intermediate computer skills
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- significant experience in relevant work environment who can demonstrate competance to a standard that would gain NVQ Level 4 through Accreditation of Prior experience and learning
Desirable
- Sports and fitness diploma / degree
- Level 4 - CanRehab Course
Previous experience
Essential
- Patient treatment, and referral experience including physical activity and exercise provision
- Experience of management of exercise equipment and wheel chairs including monitoring use and ensuring maintenance
- Experience of team working
Desirable
- Previous experience of treating patients with cancer
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical protocols and Gym/group working environment.
- Able to treat and maintain own caseload of patients of patients with complex conditions requiring technical proficiency/ knowledge, as delegated by the physiotherapist and prioritise appropriately in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage large groups of patients at one time
- Ability to identify need for patients to be referred on to other professional groups
- Ability to work effectively and contribute as a member of a multi-therapy and multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner and maintain legible and accurate notes in the POMR system
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills in order to communicate and work effectively with other clinical staff and patients from a diverse range of social and cultural backgrounds range
- Evidence of being self-motivated
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines.
Desirable
- Good awareness of clinical governance issues related to the physiotherapy environment
- Intermediate computer 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.
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.
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).
