Macmillan Acute Oncology Physiotherapy Assistant

at  Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Acute Oncology is a fast growing and dynamic trust service which meets the needs of the acutely unwell cancer patient.
Exciting opportunities have arisen to extend the team.
The Macmillan Acute Oncology Physiotherapy Technician will be an integral member of the Acute Oncology team, providing prompt assessment and rehabilitation treatment of therapeutic treatments to patients. The post holder will take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment pathway protocols and delivery of such treatments from hospital to patients own home. The post holder will act as a technical resource in relation to the provision of mobility equipment, document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists following interventions.
The post holder will have the ability to work on their own initiative and equally within a team. You will have the ability to work under pressure, be well organized, demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. The acute oncology team provides a seven day service so a flexible approach to the needs of the service is required.
To be an integral member of the Acute Oncology team, providing prompt assessment and rehabilitation treatment of therapeutic treatments to patients.
To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment pathway protocols and delivery of such treatments from hospital to patients own home.
To act as a technical resource in relation to the provision of mobility equipment.
To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists following interventions.
To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the Acute Oncology and wider Therapy teams.
Why colleagues think we are “a great place to work!”
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you’ll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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