Specialist Physiotherapist - Oncology and Haematology (8-Month Rotations)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist with proven clinical skills to join the Cancer Rehabilitation Team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital Foundation Trusts in the country, employing over 300 physiotherapy staff

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the opportunity to rotate across a wide range of oncology and haemato-oncology rotations split into the following: Inpatient oncology/haematology, outpatient oncology/haematology and specialist community cancer clinics. Each rotation lasts 8-months and there is scope for the number and areas of rotations to expand in the future.

All rotations involve multidisciplinary team working and provide rehabilitative assessment and intervention to patients with cancer throughout their treatment pathway.

It is essential that candidates are able to work autonomously and able to complete comprehensive and holistic assessments and treatment plans. Excellent communication skills, organisational skills, information technology skills, and the ability to work under pressure, in a busy inpatient and outpatient department are essential.

About us

This post would suit an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist or current Band 6 physiotherapist wishing to gain specific experience in cancer rehabilitation, and further develop their skills and knowledge in this area, working with a wide range of other healthcare professionals.

At GSTT, 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
• Support to undertake research, audit and service evaluation and development
• Training links to Universities and Cancer Academic centres
• Support to develop your skills in preparation and presentation (for teaching)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• Professional development specific to older adults
• HCPC registration
• Knowledge of key relevant conditions
• Knowledge of key research evidence in physiotherapy rehabilitation

Desirable

• Membership of Special Interest Group
• CSP membership

Skills

Essential

• Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Able to present written and oral information clearly and logically
• Able to participate in staff training
• Able to work as a team member
• Able to organise, prioritise and delegate

Desirable

• Competent IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Evidence of participation in research/audit

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of experience at a Band 5 level
• Participation in on-call and weekend working
• Experience of working as a member of a physiotherapy team and MDT

Desirable

• Rotational work within an acute hospital setting
• Previous Band 6 level experience
• Supervision of Band 5 level staff, PTA/students
• Experience of teaching on in-service programmes and to the MDT

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital Site

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

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