Advanced Physiotherapist - Paediatric Oncology

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ebbw Vale is seeking a highly motivated Paediatric Physiotherapist with experience in paediatric Oncology. This part-time Band 7 role offers the opportunity to develop specialized services for paediatric patients with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in paediatric physiotherapy and a strong ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-grad experience including senior physiotherapist experience in a Paediatric setting.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of teaching and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• To be the clinical physiotherapist for oncology patients.
• To provide specialised physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• To provide outpatient physiotherapy support in clinics and on the day unit.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to pass on skills and knowledge

Good organisation and time management

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to reflect and critically appraise practice

Education

Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy

State Registered with Health Professions Council

Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and flexible Paediatric Physiotherapist with experience in paediatric Oncology to join the Paediatric Oncology physio service. This is an exciting opportunity for a part time Band 7 Paediatric Physiotherapist working into Paediatric Oncology within the Acute Paediatric Physiotherapy team. Candidates should have extensive paediatric physiotherapy experience and knowledge.

No agencies please

Job responsibilities

• To be the clinical physiotherapist for the oncology patients within the regional paediatric oncology unit.
• To provide highly specialised physiotherapy assessment and treatment to this complex patient group and their families/carers.
• To provide a service specifically to patients with Osteosarcoma, Neuro-oncology conditions and peripheral neuropathies bridging the gap between acute and community for patients receiving ongoing treatment and adding to the existing physiotherapy provision for the unit.
• To provide outpatient physiotherapy support for these patients in clinics and on the day unit.
• To provide an advisory service to patients, their families, physiotherapists, consultants, nursing staff and other health care professionals in tertiary and secondary care, both locally and regionally.
• To develop and provide specialist education and training to nursing, medical and physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT in order to optimise each patient’s outcome.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you.

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Job description and responsibilities

• To be the clinical physiotherapist for the oncology patients within the regional paediatric oncology unit.
• To provide highly specialised physiotherapy assessment and treatment to this complex patient group and their families/carers.
• To provide a service specifically to patients with Osteosarcoma, Neuro-oncology conditions and peripheral neuropathies bridging the gap between acute and community for patients receiving ongoing treatment and adding to the existing physiotherapy provision for the unit.
• To provide outpatient physiotherapy support for these patients in clinics and on the day unit.
• To provide an advisory service to patients, their families, physiotherapists, consultants, nursing staff and other health care professionals in tertiary and secondary care, both locally and regionally.
• To develop and provide specialist education and training to nursing, medical and physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT in order to optimise each patient’s outcome.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the speciality and their impact on patient’s functional abilities
• Highly specialist knowledge of the physiotherapy process and its application with the client group in the speciality

Desirable

• Knowledge of undertaking research projects
• Knowledge of current NHS initiatives e.g. National Service Frameworks, Improving Working Lives

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally.
• Good organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Specialist treatment skills relevant to clinical group

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-grad experience including considerable experience as a senior physiotherapist within a Paediatric setting.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of teaching and delivering presentations

Desirable

• Previous Band 7 experience
• Experience of carrying out audit projects

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
• State Registered with Health Professions Council
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses to MSc level

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Involvement with the relevant CSP Clinical
• Special Interest Group e.g. APCP

Other information

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP