Macmillan Senior Physiotherapist

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Macmillan therapy team at Northampton General Hospital. The role involves delivering quality therapy for patients with complex needs, particularly in cancer care, and supporting staff development. Robust training and peer support are provided, and candidates should have excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach.

Benefits

Access to Macmillan resources

Protected time for CPD

Robust peer support

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering quality Therapy Service within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in working with patients with complex needs, particularly in cancer care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy assessment and intervention for patients with complex diagnoses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide patient-centred services.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and motivated individual to join the Macmillan therapy team as a static Band 6 Physiotherapist within the Therapy department at Northampton General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Do you have a special interest in working within cancer care? Do you have the skills and experience to work with the often complex medical, physical, and psychological needs of those living with cancer?

This role will help you develop specialist clinical skills working within the Macmillan therapy team, as well as allowing you the opportunity to be involved in staff development, audit, and service improvement.

We welcome applicants looking to further develop their Band 6 skills within this specialist area.

As a Band 6 clinician within a joint therapy service, you will be required to deliver a quality Therapy Service working closely with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. You need to have an enthusiastic attitude, be forward-thinking, and have a problem-solving approach to patient management. The ability to work within a fast-paced and pressured environment is essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to support other team members.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of therapy assessment, intervention, discharge planning of patients with complex diagnoses, and supporting goals to maintain dignity and quality of life. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a patient-centred service, identifying patient needs to facilitate safe and timely discharge from hospital.

As a Band 6, various training and development opportunities are available, including protected time for CPD and access to Macmillan resources to ensure you are equipped with the competence and confidence required for this post.

Robust peer support from fellow Band 6s is encouraged, with regular individual and team supervisions held monthly. You will have the opportunity to supervise staff, providing clinical support and guidance.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once sufficient applications are received.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and is on an exciting journey. All divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency, as we update, modernise, and advance. We have entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We aim to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people of all protected groups. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and collaborative environment.

We recognize the valuable contributions of the Armed Forces community. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved the Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

Active Networks support colleagues from diverse backgrounds, ensuring everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging at Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Alice Routledge

Job title: Macmillan Clinical Lead OT

Email: [e-mail]