Macmillan Senior Physiotherapist

MAX FORTUNE, INC.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Macmillan therapy team as a Band 6 Physiotherapist at Northampton General Hospital. The role focuses on delivering quality care to oncology patients while participating in multidisciplinary team collaboration and providing mentorship to junior staff.

Benefits

Access to Macmillan resources

Peer support from fellow Band 6s

Qualifications

• Experience in Physiotherapy within NHS settings.
• Current band 5 experience.
• Experience working in Oncology and Haematology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist physiotherapy service to oncology and haematology patients.
• Manage a caseload and work without direct supervision.
• Participate in weekend and evening on-call services.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

BSc Honours (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy

Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Job description

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Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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, 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 clinician within a joint therapy service, you will be required to take part in delivering a quality Therapy Service working closely with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. You will 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 having excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstration of 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 need to work in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a patient-centred service, working to identify patient needs to facilitate a 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 that you are equipped with the competence and confidence required for this post.

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

About Us

• Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
  
  

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

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage
  
  

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

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

265-7054768-B

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To provide a specialist physiotherapy service to oncology and haematology patients admitted to the inpatient wards

To be an active member of the evening and weekend respiratory on call service.

To provide specialist physiotherapy assessments and treatments for oncology and haematology patients, often with diverse, complex or multiple pathologies and presentations.

To work closely with Occupational Therapy colleagues to provide joint therapies assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources.

To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, managing attendance of board rounds and ward meetings to contribute significantly to patient flow.

To be highly skilled in identifying pathways of patient care, discharge plans, and suitable discharge locations.

To provide high quality, evidence-based care to service users.

To work as an autonomous practitioner to formulate a diagnosis and management programme according to assessment findings, and to develop and maintain high standards of patient care.

To provide experienced advice, guidance and information within this area to patients, health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and other non-professionals.

Provide clinical support and access to advice and supervision for junior staff

Mentor physiotherapy students during clinical placements (MSc & BSc) providing support and regular supervision with support from the Practice Development Lead as required.

To be an integral member of the Macmillan oncology and haematology team, contributing to the management of the staff and service, with particular regard for all aspects of clinical governance, and to deputise for senior staff as required.

To participate in weekday, weekend and public holiday service provision as required, working as an autonomous practitioner without supervision, and undertake the assessment and treatment of acutely unwell patients with oncological and haematological needs.

To be able to exert moderate to intense physical effort for frequent periods throughout the working day,

Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To provide a specialist physiotherapy service to oncology and haematology patients admitted to the inpatient wards

To be an active member of the evening and weekend respiratory on call service.

To provide specialist physiotherapy assessments and treatments for oncology and haematology patients, often with diverse, complex or multiple pathologies and presentations.

To work closely with Occupational Therapy colleagues to provide joint therapies assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources.

To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, managing attendance of board rounds and ward meetings to contribute significantly to patient flow.

To be highly skilled in identifying pathways of patient care, discharge plans, and suitable discharge locations.

To provide high quality, evidence-based care to service users.

To work as an autonomous practitioner to formulate a diagnosis and management programme according to assessment findings, and to develop and maintain high standards of patient care.

To provide experienced advice, guidance and information within this area to patients, health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and other non-professionals.

Provide clinical support and access to advice and supervision for junior staff

Mentor physiotherapy students during clinical placements (MSc & BSc) providing support and regular supervision with support from the Practice Development Lead as required.

To be an integral member of the Macmillan oncology and haematology team, contributing to the management of the staff and service, with particular regard for all aspects of clinical governance, and to deputise for senior staff as required.

To participate in weekday, weekend and public holiday service provision as required, working as an autonomous practitioner without supervision, and undertake the assessment and treatment of acutely unwell patients with oncological and haematological needs.

To be able to exert moderate to intense physical effort for frequent periods throughout the working day,

Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values

Person Specification

Essential

Education, Training and Qualifications

• BSc Honours (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration.
• UK work permit
  
  

Desirable

• Awareness of current evidence pertaining to Physiotherapy interventions within the acute oncology and haematology setting
  
  

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified physiotherapist within the National Health Service; including experience in core rotations such as medicine, surgery and respiratory in an acute hospital setting.
• Current band 5 experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Participation in work-based learning
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working in Oncology and Haematology
• Current experience in respiratory on call work
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in an acute oncology and haematology setting
• Good written and verbal communication
• Able to manage caseload autonomously
• Experience of interpersonal working
• Able to support and teach Technical instructors and band 5 staff
• Able to frequently cope with working in a stressful and emotional environment
• Evidence of effective discharge planning skills, including liaising with MDT colleagues and appropriate support agencies
  
  

Desirable

• Teaching and presentation skills
• Have experience in supporting and mentoring students
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in an acute oncology and haematology setting
• Good written and verbal communication
• Able to manage caseload autonomously
• Experience of interpersonal working
• Able to support and teach Technical instructors and band 5 staff
• Able to frequently cope with working in a stressful and emotional environment
• Evidence of effective discharge planning skills, including liaising with MDT colleagues and appropriate support agencies
  
  

Desirable

• Teaching and presentation skills
• Have experience in supporting and mentoring students
  
  

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).

Additional 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. 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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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