Specialist Physiotherapist- Cancer care

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our highly valued Cancer Care therapy team at University Hospital Southampton. University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is a Regional Centre for Cancer Care, covering Southern England and the Channel Islands.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and approachable physiotherapist who has an interest in working within this specialist area. The post will involve supporting a well-established, integrated therapy service within Cancer Care working alongside the team leads to support the team and develop the service. The aim of the service is to provide timely and holistic therapy assessments, implement individualised patient centred therapeutic interventions and facilitate discharge and onward referral across Cancer Care.
You will work as part of a highly motivated team delivering a therapy service across a 7 day service, including weekends and bank holidays.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist who has a specialist interest in working within Cancer Services. The post holder should have a broad range of clinical experience with the ability to treat patients with care, compassion, and dignity.
The successful candidate will be supporting a dedicated Cancer Care therapy team to maximise physical function and well-being whilst facilitating timely discharge. The team work jointly with the MDT to provide a high standard of care to all patients, which will include end-of-life care.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THIS ROLE:

Relevant clinical experience, with a desire to work in cancer care and develop their knowledge
Experience within a variety of areas e.g. Orthopaedics, Medicine, Elderly Care, Neurology
Respiratory skills (including NIV awareness) and be able to participate in the acute on-call respiratory rota
Ability to effectively communicate complex and sensitive information
Ability to support and manage complex caseloads
Experience of supervising, supporting and teaching staff and students, including wider MDT

DESIRABLE SKILLS FOR THIS ROLE:

• Experience working with patients with a Cancer diagnosis
• Knowledge of cancer treatments, side effects and implications for therapy input
• Experience of working with end of life patients
• Experience of working within a large MDT
• CPD evidence of developing communication skills
• Ability to identify own learning needs
• To have an awareness of own well-being
  The successful applicant should have a desire to develop their leadership skills and knowledge in the care of patients with a wide range of pathologies. Excellent support will be given towards continual learning and professional development, including undertaking quality improvement projects, service development and audits.
  The UHS Therapy services department runs a 7-day service, using a rota system so weekend/BH working and active participation in the On-call out of hours unscheduled acute respiratory services will be expected.
  If you are a dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist looking to further your career in Cancer Care we would love to hear from you. We welcome questions and informal contact prior to application, please contact: Naomi Ledwich naomi.ledwich@uhs.nhs.uk 023 8120 4552 or Jenny Appleby jenny.appleby@uhs.nhs.uk 023 8120 4552.
  Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.
  We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.
  Please note we will also be advertising this post as a B5-B6 progressive post, so please only apply for one of these posts and not both, choosing which one you have the skills for.
  PLEASE NOTE: AI-generated application forms may not be considered for shortlisting.
  If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk
  We look forward to hearing from you