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The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
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- Radiotherapy, in one of the world's largest radiotherapy departments and at our satellite radiotherapy centres in Oldham and Salford
- Chemotherapy, in the UK's largest chemotherapy unit, as well as via 10 other sites, a mobile chemotherapy unit and in patients’ homes
- Highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer. Click here to find out more about surgery at The Christie.
- A wide range of support and diagnostic services
Find out more about how we treat cancer.
We are a national cancer specialist based in Manchester
We serve a population of 3.2 million people across Greater Manchester and Cheshire while 26% of our patients are referred to us from across the UK.
We have an annual turnover of £230 million, operating with 2,500 staff, 300 volunteers, 30,000 public members and one of the largest hospital charities in the UK.
Find out more about our Foundation Trust
We have been delivering world-first breakthroughs for over 100 years
The Christie has been named, by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to take part in clinical research studies.
The Christie has one of the largest trials portfolios in the UK, with over 650 active clinical trials.
We are part of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre working with The University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK. We are also one of seven partners in the Manchester Academic Health Science Research Centre.
We established The Christie School of Oncology to provide undergraduate education, clinical professional and medical education - the first of its kind in the UK.
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Neuro Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Lead
Closed for applications on: 2-Awst-2024 00:02
Statws y swydd wag: Closed
Closed for applications on: 2-Awst-2024 00:02
Manylion allweddol
Lleoliad
- Gwefan
- Physiotherapy - E00269
- Tref
- Manchester
- Cod post
- M20 4BX
- Major / Minor Region
- Manceinion
Math o gontract a phatrwm gwaith
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 34 awr yr wythnos
Cyflog
- Cyflog
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Gradd
- (Band 7)
Arbenigedd
- Prif leoliad
- Physiotherapy - E00269
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are looking for a highly motivated senior physiotherapist to lead our neuro rehabilitation service within the medical and clinical oncology team. The candidate must be able demonstrate the ability to make confident decisions with strong leadership and excellent communication and management skills. We also promote skills sharing between occupational therapy and physiotherapy.
The Neuro Rehabilitation Lead will provide clinical and operational leadership for the Clinical & Medical Oncology physiotherapy service for patients with neuro rehabilitative needs including metastatic spinal cord compression.
The post holder will link internally within the Trust to provide best care for this patient cohort as well as linking externally to GM and to national networks as well as providing expert advice on best evidenced practice within the Trust. The Neuro Rehabilitation lead will support staff, service and policy development within the clinical area, as well as clinical teaching of staff and undergraduates on placement.
You will be supported to develop in all 4 pillars of practice as a physiotherapist and The Christie are able offer to offer a wide range of educational and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to contribute, facilitate, design and lead quality improvement projects through research and audit with the aim of enhancing and promoting the value of Physiotherapy in cancer care.
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The post-holder will lead the Physiotherapy service within neuro rehabilitation to deliver high quality assessment and specialised interventions for our patients. They will be responsible for:
- Providing day to day management of physiotherapy staff members of the clinical and medical oncology team within neuro rehabilitation needs
- Effectively managing clinical time versus managerial responsibilities.
- Contributing to and supporting the development of the neuro rehabilitation physiotherapy services within the Trust
- To work autonomously providing specialist assessment, interventions and advice to patients in the specialist clinical area
- Participate in staff and student supervision
The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly including potentially 6 or 7 day working, participate in clinical audit, research, CPD and the in-service training rota, the physiotherapy on call rota and complete the relevant mandatory training.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are a friendly and supportive team with lots of opportunities for further education and training,
We put patients at the centre of all we do but also put emphasis on staff health and well-being, and individuals are invited to participate in regular supervision and debrief sessions to support them in their role.
There are plenty of opportunities for peer support and further learning, and all staff members are encouraged to contribute to our in-service training platform.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
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Clinical
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own clinical caseload and to manage the clinical risk within own caseload.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive and timely patient treatment records in accordance with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and local service standards of practice.
- 3. To undertake specialist, advanced assessment of patients with neurological conditions including those with diverse neurological or complex presentations/multi pathologies; to use advanced clinical reasoning, analytical and investigative skills and manual assessment techniques to interpret clinical and non -clinical facts in order to provide efficacious patient centered interventions
- To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme to patients with neurological conditions based on a high level of knowledge of evidence- based practice and treatment options
- To interpret a range of clinical and non-clinical information in order to formulate a clinical opinion; to recommend best course of physiotherapeutic intervention, to inform and influence discharge plans, and to advise and plan further rehabilitation elsewhere.
- To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
- To assist in the development of neuro rehabilitation service to ensure effective evidence based treatment to the patient and to develop the skills required to undertake this
- To provide advice on physiotherapy care and treatment based on theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience and to be consulted frequently for specialist advice and guidance by more junior team members and other health care practitioners within and external to the Trust.
- To assess and evaluate the clinical competency of more junior staff within the clinical section.
- To work within Trust, CSP and HCPC clinical guidelines and have a proficient working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor quality of practice of self and others.
- To ensure the clinical documentation of staff within the clinical team meets CSP, HCPC and local service standards.
- To comply with professional standards, national standards for neuro rehabilitation and local guidance on patient consent in order to; assess patient understanding of treatment proposals and gain valid consent. This will include working with patients who lack capacity to consent
- To lead on equipment competency training around brace fitting in order to demonstrate responsibility for the safe and competent use of this equipment, patient appliances, aids used during the therapeutic episode, and, to be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment by patients, and staff and students who are under supervision.
- To take additional responsibility (in addition to existing responsibilities and caseload) from other senior staff e.g. during unforeseen or sudden absence of other staff within team.
- To represent the Physiotherapy Service and /or individual patients at multiprofessional team meetings, to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multiprofessional service, this will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.
- To be an active member of the physiotherapy on-call emergency respiratory rota.
- To fit patients with Spinal Cord compression with orthopaedic collars.
- To be responsible for the supervision of student physiotherapists.
- To provide specialist physiotherapy advice and input at MDT meetings, clinics and case conferences.
- To use advanced communication skills when providing and receiving all patient related information.
- To work collaboratively with other members of the multi -disciplinary team to ensure shared knowledge and decision making in the best interest of high quality patient care
Professional
1. To demonstrate a robust understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk, and to be able to apply this understanding to clinical practice.
2.To be responsible for maintaining own capability and competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development in order to maintain HCPC & CSP (or equivalent professional body for physiotherapists qualified overseas) registration.
3.To ensure that own clinical practice and that of staff and students under professional supervision meet the required professional standards of physiotherapy practice.
4.To utilise specialist, clinical expertise to train, educate, guide and support registered and non- registered staff.
5.To maintain and develop current knowledge of clinical practice development and evidenced-based practice, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice accordingly
6.To work within the guidelines of the policies, procedures and standards of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
7. To be an active member of the In-service training programme.
8.To disseminate knowledge of physiotherapy neurology in an oncology setting by participating in the organisation of and presenting at courses, study days and conferences locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
9.To undertake annual performance development reviews with staff.
10. To provide line management to qualified and non-qualified staff within the team.
11.To participate in research/ audit into specific areas of clinical practice for the benefit of the service
12.To provide a physiotherapy contribution into multidisciplinary service delivery and policy projects within the trust ( e.g. implementation of NICE guidance documents)
13.To raise awareness of the role of the physiotherapist in neuro oncology.
14.To communicate potentially difficult clinical or non-clinical information to staff. This may include feedback about individual performance, or dealing with conflicting advice and opinions about clinical situations
15.To act as a role model and ensure compliance with The Christie’s values and behaviours
Service Development
1. To regularly initiate, direct and participate in working parties developing service or policy changes in respect to Physiotherapy practice within neuro rehabilitation which may involve or impact on other services and users across the Trust.
2.To utilise clinical expertise for ensuring that quality standards and effectiveness of patient care are continually improved within the clinical section.
3.To ensure that all staff within the clinical team implement policy and service developmental changes.
4. To propose pathway changes concerning the physiotherapy management of patients and to guide the team to provide an efficient and effective service
5.To work with the Rehabilitation Manager in the developing the strategic and operational management of the Clinical and Medical Oncology Physiotherapy Service within Neuro rehabilitation and generally
Planning and Organisation
1. To be responsible for day-to-day operational management of a clinical team by organising and planning of the clinical caseload and staffing resource to meet competing service and patient priorities, frequently readjusting plans as situations change/arise and balancing other patient related and professional activities in accordance with professional and service standards. This includes service planning out of hours during weekdays and Bank Holidays and weekends.
2.To liaise across multi professional groups to ensure that the clinical service delivery is co-ordinated with others who may be involved in patient care.
3.To provide a safe, efficient and effective physiotherapy service to patients within the clinical area by responsible and appropriate management, co ordination and supervision of staff on a daily basis.
4.To ensure that, the post holder maintains timely and effective communication with the Rehabilitation Manager e.g. concerning changes to the service and to ensure the quality and effectiveness of care for their patients.
Education, training, research & audit
1.To undertake the measurement and evaluation of own work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, research, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior physiotherapists.
2. To be aware of developments in physiotherapy practice in general and own area of specialism in particular and to apply this to practice as necessary.
3.To influence critical appraisal discussions at team level.
4.To teach and train staff within the team and to deliver presentations to larger groups of staff across physiotherapy and other professional groups.
5.To competently educate undergraduates having completed appropriate clinical educator training at local HEIs.
6. To undertake data collection and audit projects for service quality improvements and as part of the Physiotherapy audit programme and to develop appropriate outcome measures
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
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Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Physiotherapy BSc or MSc
- State Registration with Health Care Professionals Council
- Postgraduate study
- Placement educator course
Meini prawf dymunol
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Recognised Postgraduate qualification in neuro rehab/advance neuro physiotherapy
- Leadership training
- Counselling qualification
- Advanced Communication
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant post registration experience in a physiotherapy position at a senior level in the following clinical areas: neuro/spinal/acute medical/oncology
- Clinical experience in the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a neurological impairment.
- In-depth experience in the physiotherapy management of patients with multiple and complex presentation, including MSCC.
- Collar/Brace fitting skills for an unstable spine
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Evidence of leadership and service development.
- Change management experience
- Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with individuals, with complex needs or a life limiting illness.
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research
- Experience of involvement in emergency on-call rota
Meini prawf dymunol
- Involvement in developing professional practice, and transforming service delivery
- Experience in writing policies, protocols and developing new areas of working.
- Experience of presenting at study events or delivering education
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to work autonomously within specialist clinical area & undertake clinical analysis and reasoning skills in the assessment and treatment of patients and apply broad standards & guidelines to own practice.
- Able to handle and move complex patients safely and in a way which promotes rehabilitation if applicable
- Coaching and training skills
- Negotiation & influencing skills
- Leadership and influential skills, able to lead and command confidence in senior therapists, consultants, senior nurses and managers.
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload
- Ability to motivate others, organize and plan the activity of staff and self
- Ability to lead in the development, review and implementation of relevant policies and service development, recognizing and responding to wider strategic concerns
- Ability to plan the delivery of a service for a specialist area where there is variable capacity and fluctuating demand
- Presentation skills
- Good verbal & written skills; able to communicate complex clinical information in a clear and logical manner to patients, colleagues and other healthcare professional concerning a wide range of clinical situations
- Conflict management skills
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Awareness of current evidence and drivers in cancer care and its application to physiotherapy and application to clinical practice, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the impact of cancer and its treatment on occupational engagement.
Values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking.
- Assertive and able to influence
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to cope in and with stressful situations.
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to participate in the emergency respiratory on-call rota.
- Ability to work flexibly when required including 6 or 7 day working
- Excellent inter-personal skills - flexible, empathetic, reliable and having the ability to problem solve
- Self-motivated
- Able to identify risks and complete risk assessments as required
- Resilient
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