Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at the UK's oldest hospital and a centre of excellence for cancer care. We are looking for a motivated Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our In-patient Cancer Therapy Team.
This role is ideal for a therapist seeking to consolidate and develop specialist clinical skills within a highly supportive and experienced oncology team. The successful post holder will play a key role in the ongoing development and day-to-day running of an integrated therapy service for patients receiving inpatient cancer care.
You will work closely with the Occupational Therapist colleagues and the wider MDT to support safe, effective, and person-centred care. You will support the team to deliver a high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy service, focusing on enabling patients to optimise function, manage symptoms, and prepare for discharge at all stages of cancer treatment.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations / multi-pathologies, using investigative and analytical skills.
- Formulate and deliver an individual therapy management and/or treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice.
- To identify appropriate discharge plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- To attend appropriate ward rounds, meetings and seminars/case conferences as appropriate and liaise with the wider MDT.
- To achieve effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals, prioritising clinical work, and balancing other patient-related and professional activities in accordance with departmental standards.
- Use supervision, mentoring and performance development plans to promote clinical and personal effectiveness and competence of self and others.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £58,133 to £65,261 per annum
- Part-time position
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Person Specification
- Qualifications: Degree/Qualification in physiotherapy, HCPC registration, Post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical speciality
- Experience & Knowledge: Experience working at band 6 level or equivalent, broad-ranging experience at junior level, knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments and consequences of treatment-related side effects
- Personal skills, attributes and abilities: Remains updated with professional practice and new research, able to work on own initiative, enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility and self-motivation
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