About this role
Job summary
The Specialist Physiotherapist in Haematology and Cellular Therapies will be embedded within thetransplant service at UCLH. The post holder will be responsible for delivery and on-going evaluation of high-quality specialist prehabilitation and rehabilitation provision for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and/or CAR T-cell therapy. They will undertake objective assessment of patients within clinics and co-ordinate the provision of remotely delivered prehabilitation/rehabilitation input, predominately via online group exercise sessions. They will provide expert level clinical practice within the fields of physiotherapy and cancer rehabilitation, promoting the role of exercise and embedding the principles of supported self-management.
The post-holder will work clinically alongside medical and clinical nurse specialist colleagues todeliver prehabilitation and rehabilitation within the stem cell transplant/CAR T-cell pathways. Theywill work predominately within the outpatient setting, with input into the inpatient setting as required, providing input and liaison between medical, therapies and other teams involved in the management of patients during hospital admission for transplant/CAR T therapy. This post will also have a particular focus on real-world data collection and service evaluation and would be ideal for an experienced physiotherapist interested in developing skills in research.
Main duties of the job
They will work predominately within the outpatient setting, with input into the inpatient setting as required, providing input and liaison between medical, therapies and other teams involved in the management of patients during hospital admission for transplant/CAR T therapy.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
- Good written and spoken English
Desirable
- Higher degree or postgraduate modules in an area related to sciences or research
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration/work experience as a physiotherapist in the acute inpatient and outpatient setting, including:
- Experience assessing and treating people with cancer
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex cancer related problems Previous NHS experience as a Physiotherapist.
- Evidence of working independently without supervision, and as part of a team, to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of audit, research and service development with a desire to develop further research experience and skills
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance, framework and targets
- Evidence of relevant CPD, including attending appropriate courses
- Experience of supervising Physiotherapy staff, support staff and students Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups.
Desirable
- Experience leading a small team.
- Clinical experience working with adults with life-limiting conditions
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients and desire to put patients at the centre of service delivery and evaluation
- Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, MDT members and other agencies in person, over the phone and in writing
Desirable
- Ability to build and nurture key relationships and maintain networks
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Proven clinical leadership ability
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to students and undergraduates
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others
Desirable
- Experience of team building and team working skills
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)