About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Cancer Prehabilitation Service within South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. This newly funded post will support the continued development and expansion of oncology prehabilitation services, helping patients optimise their physical health and wellbeing before, during and after cancer treatment. The role will initially support established Cancer pathways whilst contributing to the expansion of services into colorectal cancer pathways. You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based interventions that improve treatment readiness, recovery, quality of life and patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an innovative and developing service that is aligned to national personalised cancer care priorities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment, exercise prescription, rehabilitation, nutrition and wellbeing advice for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Working closely with the Prehabilitation Lead, you will manage a specialist caseload, deliver both face-to-face and telephone/virtual interventions, and contribute to the ongoing development of cancer prehabilitation pathways across the Trust. Key responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive patient assessments, developing personalised exercise and rehabilitation programmes, supporting multidisciplinary team working, collecting outcome data, participating in service evaluation and quality improvement projects, and contributing to education and workforce development activities. The successful candidate will also provide supervision and support to the Band 4 Prehabilitation Assistant Practitioner and play an active role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that improves treatment tolerance, reduces complications, enhances recovery and improves patient outcomes.
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
This role will support the clinical delivery and ongoing development of cancer prehabilitation and rehabilitation services across tumour pathways within South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Specialist Physiotherapist to support the extension of the Trusts cancer prehabilitation service which is currently established within Head & Neck and Lung cancer pathways, into colorectal cancer pathways. The post holder will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and exercise-based prehabilitation and rehabilitation interventions, while working closely with and supporting the Prehabilitation Lead. The role will include providing specialist physiotherapy input within tumour groups, support the supervision of the Prehabilitation Assistant Practitioner, pathway development, and contribution to research, service evaluation and quality improvement including supporting workforce development across the cancer care pathway. This post will offer significant opportunities to contribute to service development within an evolving cancer prehabilitation model.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent HCPC State Registration Continuing Professional Development - including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office modalities Evidence of post-graduate competence, knowledge and skills.
Desirable
An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements, and NHS standing Post graduate qualifications in leadership, advancing practice or oncology Clinical supervision training Good understanding of psychology and nutrition in Oncology
Experience Essential
Post graduate NHS experience in core speciality areas Experience in a local authority, hospital, or NHS organisation Evidence of interaction with the public or patients in a care setting Experience of working directly with patients providing care and treatment interventions Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Previous experience working within oncology Experience of group exercise provision Experience presenting information to groups Experience of working in acute hospital and community settings Previous experience of delivering colorectal/cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation or similar programmes
Physical skills Essential
Ability to work under pressure Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands Able to meet travel requirements of post
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of prehabilitation/rehabilitation and its benefits Form professional relationships with patients who may need motivating and encouraging, in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture Ability to work with patients on a one-to-one basis, with awareness of own limitations, recognising and working within own scope of practice and seeking support when needed Ability to deliver patient centred care Able to evidence/ demonstrate values and behaviours aligned to the Trust Able to use initiative and good organisational skills: timely organisation, delegation and prioritisation Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Ability to communicate at all levels Ability to independently follow guidance and tandards Ability to engage, empathise and motivate people Ability to work in a stressful environment with aggressive and emotional people Ability to work as part of a team Knowledge and understanding of psychological issues faced by patients in specialty area. Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service. Basic IT skills
Desirable
Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive Intermediate IT skills Understanding of an holistic assessment and be able to give advice for pain management, fatigue and breathlessness
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
SUNDERLAND
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)