Physiotherapy Team Lead (Clinical & Medical Oncology)

The Christie NHS FT

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Job summary

The Physiotherapy COMO team Lead will provide clinical leadership for the Clinical & Medical Oncology service and will have line management responsibility for the small team. This includes supporting staff development, clinical teaching of staff and undergraduates who are on placement and service and policy development. You will also be responsible for managing the team's performance and for ensuring that service and team objectives are met.

The postholder will also have responsibility for a clinical case load and will be responsible for delivering highly specialisised assessment and treatment for individuals, who are undergoing cancer treatment.

You will have opportunity to contribute, facilitate, design and lead quality improvement projects with the aim of enhancing and promoting the value of the Physiotherapy role within cancer care.

Benefits:

Learning and development

Coaching and mentoring

Access to funding available for CPD and Leadership courses

Supportive team

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will lead the Physiotherapy clinical & medical oncology service to deliver high quality assessment and intervention to ensure effective and patient centred treatments. The post holder must communicate effectively with patients, carers and work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure effective rehabilitation and safe discharge planning

They will be responsible for:

Providing day to day management of the staff members of the physiotherapy medical and clinical oncology in-patient team.
Effectively managing clinical time versus managerial responsibilities.
To work autonomously providing specialist assessment, interventions and advice to patients in the Inpatient adult service
Provide line management to staff.
Service evaluation and service development.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in clinical audit, CPD and the In-service training rota, and will be required to complete the relevant mandatory training.

The post holder will be required to participate in the evening and weekend Respiratory on call rota and may also be required to work flexibly including weekend working and bank holidays

About us

We are a friendly and supportive team and aim to deliver high quality cancer rehabilitation across the cancer treatment pathway. The department places emphasis on staff health and well-being, and individuals are invited to participate in regular supervision and debrief sessions to support them in their role.

There are plenty of opportunities for peer support and further learning, and all staff members are encouraged to contribute to our In-service training platform.

The Physiotherapy team is based in the Rehabilitation Unit within the largest single site cancer treatment centre in Europe

Working at The Christie is a unique and rewarding challenge. Every member of staff plays a crucial role in giving our patients the best possible care, treatment and experience. With a supportive culture, an international reputation and a range of staff benefits, there are a lot of good reasons to join The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

Date posted

13 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-80540-CSSS-MS

Job locations

Physiotherapy - E00269

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own clinical caseload and to manage the clinical risk within own caseload.
To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive and timely patient treatment records in accordance with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and local service standards of practice.
To undertake specialist, advanced assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; to use advanced clinical reasoning, analytical and investigative skills and manual assessment techniques to interpret clinical and non -clinical facts in order to provide efficacious patient centered interventions
To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a high level of knowledge of evidence- based practice and treatment options
To interpret a range of clinical and non-clinical information in order to formulate a clinical opinion to; recommend best course of physiotherapeutic intervention, to inform and influence discharge plans, and to advise and plan further rehabilitation elsewhere.
To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
To provide advice on physiotherapy care and treatment based on theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience and to be consulted frequently for specialist advice and guidance by more junior team members and other health care practitioners within and external to the Trust.
To assess and evaluate the clinical competency of more junior staff within the clinical section.
To work within Trust, CSP and HCPC clinical guidelines and have a proficient working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor quality of practice of self and others.
To ensure the clinical documentation of staff within the clinical team meets CSP, HCPC and local service standards.
To comply with professional standards, national standards and local guidance on patient consent in order to; assess patient understanding of treatment proposals and gain valid consent. This will include working with patients who lack capacity to consent.
To complete equipment competency training in order to demonstrate responsibility for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances, aids used during the therapeutic episode, and, to be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment by patients, and staff and students who are under supervision.
To take additional responsibility (in addition to existing responsibilities and caseload) from other senior staff e.g. during unforeseen or sudden absence of other staff within team.
To represent the Physiotherapy Service and /or individual patients at multiprofessional team meetings, to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multiprofessional service, this will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.
To be an active member of the physiotherapy on-call emergency respiratory rota.

To fit patients with Spinal Cord compression with orthopaedic collars.
To be responsible for the supervision of student physiotherapists.
To assist in the supervision of junior staff and assistants working in the same area.
To provide specialist physiotherapy advice and input at MDT meetings, clinics and case conferences.
To use advanced communication skills when providing and receiving all patient related information.
To work collaboratively with other members of the multi -disciplinary team to ensure shared knowledge and decision making in the best interest of high quality patient care

PROFESSIONAL

To demonstrate a robust understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk, and to be able to apply this understanding to clinical practice.

To be responsible for maintaining own capability and competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development in order to maintain HCPC & CSP (or equivalent professional body for physiotherapists qualified overseas) registration.
To ensure that own clinical practice and that of staff and students under professional supervision meet the required professional standards of physiotherapy practice.
To utilise specialist, clinical expertise to train, educate, guide and support registered and non- registered staff.
To maintain and develop current knowledge of clinical practice development and evidenced-based practice, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice accordingly
To work within the guidelines of the policies, procedures and standards of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

To be an active member of the In-service training programme.

To disseminate knowledge of Physiotherapy in an oncology setting by participating in the organisation of and presenting at courses, study days and conferences locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
To undertake annual performance development reviews with staff.

To provide line management to qualified and non-qualified staff within the team.

To participate in research into specific areas of clinical practice for the benefit of the service
To provide a physiotherapy contribution into multidisciplinary service delivery and policy projects within the trust ( e.g. implementation of NICE guidance documents)
To raise awareness of the role of the physiotherapist in oncology.
To communicate potentially difficult clinical or non-clinical information to staff. This may include feedback about individual performance, or dealing with conflicting advice and opinions about clinical situations
To act as a role model and ensure compliance with The Christies values and behaviours

Service Development

To regularly initiate, direct and participate in working parties developing policy changes in respect to Physiotherapy practice which may impact on other services and users across the Trust.

To utilise clinical expertise for ensuring that quality standards and effectiveness of patient care are continually improved within the clinical section.
To ensure that all staff within the clinical team implement policy and service developmental changes.

To propose pathway changes concerning the physiotherapy management of patients and to guide the team to provide an efficient and effective service

To work with the Rehabilitation Manager in the developing the strategic and operational management of the Clinical and Medical Oncology Physiotherapy Service.

Planning and Organisation

To be responsible for day-to-day operational management of a clinical team by organising and planning of the clinical caseload and staffing resource to meet competing service and patient priorities, frequently readjusting plans as situations change/arise and balancing other patient related and professional activities in accordance with professional and service standards. This includes service planning out of hours during weekdays and Bank Holidays and weekends.

To liaise across multi professional groups to ensure that the clinical service delivery is co-ordinated with others who may be involved in patient care.
To provide a safe, efficient and effective physiotherapy service to patients

within the clinical area by responsible and appropriate management, co ordination and supervision of staff on a daily basis.

4.To ensure that, the post holder maintains timely and effective communication

with the Rehabilitation Manager e.g. concerning changes to the service and to

ensure the quality and effectiveness of care for their patients.

5 To work flexibly as required this may include 6 day working

Education, training, research & audit

To undertake the measurement and evaluation of own work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, research, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior physiotherapists.

To be aware of developments in physiotherapy practice in general and own area of specialism in particular and to apply this to practice as necessary.

To influence critical appraisal discussions at team level.
To teach and train staff within the team and to deliver presentations to larger groups of staff across physiotherapy and other professional groups.
To competently educate undergraduates having completed appropriate clinical educator training at local HEIs.

To undertake data collection and audit projects for service quality improvements and as part of the Physiotherapy audit programme and to develop appropriate outcome measures

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own clinical caseload and to manage the clinical risk within own caseload.
To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive and timely patient treatment records in accordance with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and local service standards of practice.
To undertake specialist, advanced assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; to use advanced clinical reasoning, analytical and investigative skills and manual assessment techniques to interpret clinical and non -clinical facts in order to provide efficacious patient centered interventions
To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a high level of knowledge of evidence- based practice and treatment options
To interpret a range of clinical and non-clinical information in order to formulate a clinical opinion to; recommend best course of physiotherapeutic intervention, to inform and influence discharge plans, and to advise and plan further rehabilitation elsewhere.
To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
To provide advice on physiotherapy care and treatment based on theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience and to be consulted frequently for specialist advice and guidance by more junior team members and other health care practitioners within and external to the Trust.
To assess and evaluate the clinical competency of more junior staff within the clinical section.
To work within Trust, CSP and HCPC clinical guidelines and have a proficient working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor quality of practice of self and others.
To ensure the clinical documentation of staff within the clinical team meets CSP, HCPC and local service standards.
To comply with professional standards, national standards and local guidance on patient consent in order to; assess patient understanding of treatment proposals and gain valid consent. This will include working with patients who lack capacity to consent.
To complete equipment competency training in order to demonstrate responsibility for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances, aids used during the therapeutic episode, and, to be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment by patients, and staff and students who are under supervision.
To take additional responsibility (in addition to existing responsibilities and caseload) from other senior staff e.g. during unforeseen or sudden absence of other staff within team.
To represent the Physiotherapy Service and /or individual patients at multiprofessional team meetings, to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multiprofessional service, this will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.
To be an active member of the physiotherapy on-call emergency respiratory rota.

To fit patients with Spinal Cord compression with orthopaedic collars.
To be responsible for the supervision of student physiotherapists.
To assist in the supervision of junior staff and assistants working in the same area.
To provide specialist physiotherapy advice and input at MDT meetings, clinics and case conferences.
To use advanced communication skills when providing and receiving all patient related information.
To work collaboratively with other members of the multi -disciplinary team to ensure shared knowledge and decision making in the best interest of high quality patient care

PROFESSIONAL

To demonstrate a robust understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk, and to be able to apply this understanding to clinical practice.

To be responsible for maintaining own capability and competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development in order to maintain HCPC & CSP (or equivalent professional body for physiotherapists qualified overseas) registration.
To ensure that own clinical practice and that of staff and students under professional supervision meet the required professional standards of physiotherapy practice.
To utilise specialist, clinical expertise to train, educate, guide and support registered and non- registered staff.
To maintain and develop current knowledge of clinical practice development and evidenced-based practice, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice accordingly
To work within the guidelines of the policies, procedures and standards of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

To be an active member of the In-service training programme.

To disseminate knowledge of Physiotherapy in an oncology setting by participating in the organisation of and presenting at courses, study days and conferences locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
To undertake annual performance development reviews with staff.

To provide line management to qualified and non-qualified staff within the team.

To participate in research into specific areas of clinical practice for the benefit of the service
To provide a physiotherapy contribution into multidisciplinary service delivery and policy projects within the trust ( e.g. implementation of NICE guidance documents)
To raise awareness of the role of the physiotherapist in oncology.
To communicate potentially difficult clinical or non-clinical information to staff. This may include feedback about individual performance, or dealing with conflicting advice and opinions about clinical situations
To act as a role model and ensure compliance with The Christies values and behaviours

Service Development

To regularly initiate, direct and participate in working parties developing policy changes in respect to Physiotherapy practice which may impact on other services and users across the Trust.

To utilise clinical expertise for ensuring that quality standards and effectiveness of patient care are continually improved within the clinical section.
To ensure that all staff within the clinical team implement policy and service developmental changes.

To propose pathway changes concerning the physiotherapy management of patients and to guide the team to provide an efficient and effective service

To work with the Rehabilitation Manager in the developing the strategic and operational management of the Clinical and Medical Oncology Physiotherapy Service.

Planning and Organisation

To be responsible for day-to-day operational management of a clinical team by organising and planning of the clinical caseload and staffing resource to meet competing service and patient priorities, frequently readjusting plans as situations change/arise and balancing other patient related and professional activities in accordance with professional and service standards. This includes service planning out of hours during weekdays and Bank Holidays and weekends.

To liaise across multi professional groups to ensure that the clinical service delivery is co-ordinated with others who may be involved in patient care.
To provide a safe, efficient and effective physiotherapy service to patients

within the clinical area by responsible and appropriate management, co ordination and supervision of staff on a daily basis.

4.To ensure that, the post holder maintains timely and effective communication

with the Rehabilitation Manager e.g. concerning changes to the service and to

ensure the quality and effectiveness of care for their patients.

5 To work flexibly as required this may include 6 day working

Education, training, research & audit

To undertake the measurement and evaluation of own work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, research, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior physiotherapists.

To be aware of developments in physiotherapy practice in general and own area of specialism in particular and to apply this to practice as necessary.

To influence critical appraisal discussions at team level.
To teach and train staff within the team and to deliver presentations to larger groups of staff across physiotherapy and other professional groups.
To competently educate undergraduates having completed appropriate clinical educator training at local HEIs.

To undertake data collection and audit projects for service quality improvements and as part of the Physiotherapy audit programme and to develop appropriate outcome measures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Physiotherapy BSc or MSc
State Registration with Health Care Professionals Council
Postgraduate study
Placement educator course

Desirable

Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Recognised Postgraduate qualification in Oncology / Haematology and/or Palliative care
Leadership training
Counselling qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience in a physiotherapy position at a senior level in the following clinical areas: neuro/spinal/acute medical/oncology.
Clinical experience in the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a neurological impairment.
In-depth experience in the physiotherapy management of patients with multiple and complex presentation, including MSCC.
Collar/Brace fitting skills for an unstable spine.
Experience of providing clinical supervision
Evidence of leadership and service development.
Change management experience
Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience of working with individuals, with a life limiting illness.
Evidence of involvement in audit and research
Experience of involvement in emergency on-call rota.

Desirable

Involvement in developing professional practice, and transforming service delivery
Experience in writing policies, protocols and developing new areas of working.
Experience of presenting at study events or delivering education

Skills

Essential

Ability to work autonomously within specialist clinical area & undertake clinical analysis and reasoning skills in the assessment and treatment of patients and apply broad standards & guidelines to own practice.
Coaching and training skills
Negotiation & influencing skills
Leadership and influential skills, able to lead and command confidence in senior therapists, consultants, senior nurses and managers.
Ability to manage a clinical caseload
Ability to motivate others
Presentation skills
Good verbal & written skills; able to communicate complex clinical information in a clear and logical manner to patients, colleagues and other healthcare professional concerning a wide range of clinical situations
Conflict management skills

Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of current evidence and drivers in cancer care and its application to physiotherapy and application to clinical practice, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
Knowledge and understanding of the impact of cancer and its treatment on occupational engagement.

Values

Essential

Professional and patient focused.
Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking.
Assertive and able to influence.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to cope in and with stressful situations.
Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

Smart appearance.
Able to participate in the emergency respiratory on-call rota.
Ability to work flexibly when required.
Excellent inter-personal skills - flexible, empathetic, reliable and having the ability to problem solve.
Self-motivated.
Able to identify risks and complete risk assessments as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Physiotherapy BSc or MSc
State Registration with Health Care Professionals Council
Postgraduate study
Placement educator course

Desirable

Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Recognised Postgraduate qualification in Oncology / Haematology and/or Palliative care
Leadership training
Counselling qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience in a physiotherapy position at a senior level in the following clinical areas: neuro/spinal/acute medical/oncology.
Clinical experience in the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a neurological impairment.
In-depth experience in the physiotherapy management of patients with multiple and complex presentation, including MSCC.
Collar/Brace fitting skills for an unstable spine.
Experience of providing clinical supervision
Evidence of leadership and service development.
Change management experience
Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience of working with individuals, with a life limiting illness.
Evidence of involvement in audit and research
Experience of involvement in emergency on-call rota.

Desirable

Involvement in developing professional practice, and transforming service delivery
Experience in writing policies, protocols and developing new areas of working.
Experience of presenting at study events or delivering education

Skills

Essential

Ability to work autonomously within specialist clinical area & undertake clinical analysis and reasoning skills in the assessment and treatment of patients and apply broad standards & guidelines to own practice.
Coaching and training skills
Negotiation & influencing skills
Leadership and influential skills, able to lead and command confidence in senior therapists, consultants, senior nurses and managers.
Ability to manage a clinical caseload
Ability to motivate others
Presentation skills
Good verbal & written skills; able to communicate complex clinical information in a clear and logical manner to patients, colleagues and other healthcare professional concerning a wide range of clinical situations
Conflict management skills

Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of current evidence and drivers in cancer care and its application to physiotherapy and application to clinical practice, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
Knowledge and understanding of the impact of cancer and its treatment on occupational engagement.

Values

Essential

Professional and patient focused.
Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking.
Assertive and able to influence.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to cope in and with stressful situations.
Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

Smart appearance.
Able to participate in the emergency respiratory on-call rota.
Ability to work flexibly when required.
Excellent inter-personal skills - flexible, empathetic, reliable and having the ability to problem solve.
Self-motivated.
Able to identify risks and complete risk assessments as required.

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Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Physiotherapy - E00269

Manchester

M20 4BX

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Physiotherapy - E00269

Manchester

M20 4BX

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialist AHP Brain and CNS Rehabilitation

Lindsay Sudell

Lindsay.sudell@nhs.net

01614463795

Date posted

13 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-80540-CSSS-MS

Job locations

Physiotherapy - E00269

Manchester

M20 4BX

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