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- Trust Headquarters
- 250 Euston Road
- London
- NW1 2PG
- Contact Number
- 0845 1555 000
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open_in_new JobsCancer Care Physiotherapist - In-patient Adult Cancer Therapies
Accepting applications until: 22-May-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 22-May-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- UCLH
- Cyfeiriad
- 235 Euston Road
- Tref
- London
- Cod post
- NW1 2BU
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Physiotherapy
The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Are you a motivated Physiotherapist passionate about supporting cancer patients? We have an exciting leadership opportunity for a full-time, permanent Band 7 Team Lead in our Cancer therapy team. The post holder will be the team lead of the haematology team working alongside the Haematology Team Lead OT. There will also be option to rotate into oncology team.
This role involves clinical leadership alongside another Band 7, supporting patients in across haematology and oncology inpatient services. We seek someone with a strong interest in cancer care, significant experience managing a complex cancer caseload, and a passion to provide compassionate care to our patient cohort.
You will assess and treat patients on the haematology wards, manage a complex caseload, and lead the therapy team. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to adapt under pressure.
You will also have opportunities for leadership development, attend conferences, collaborate with community partners, and receive ongoing training and mentorship. We welcome applications from those requiring visa sponsorship.
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• Provide clinical expertise on the Haematology wards.
• Lead both clinical and operational aspects of the Cancer teams.
• Deliver specialised assessments and treatments within medical specialties.
• Oversee daily operations and contribute to the planning, evaluation, and development of the Cancer teams.
• Offer guidance and advice to healthcare professionals, social care staff, carers, and families.
• Collaborate with Clinical Leads and the Head of Therapies to implement department and trust objectives.
• Promote the roles of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Support Staff, and develop protocols and standards for patient care.
• Manage the induction, training, supervision, and appraisal of junior staff, students, and support staff.
• Build strong relationships with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including Ward Managers, Matrons, General Managers, and Medical Teams, representing therapies in specialty meetings and projects.
• Participate in 7-day working to ensure continuous patient care.
• Lead the assessment and treatment of patients with complex needs in Cancer
• Support and develop therapy professionals, fostering professional growth and high standards of practice.
• Collaborate with the MDT to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
• Manage a diverse caseload, focusing on holistic, patient-centred care.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
- Good written and spoken English
Meini prawf dymunol
- MSc or Diploma relating to aspects of Physiotherapy Practice
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant experience at Band 6 level; including Oncology/ haematology, care of the elderly and respiratory Physiotherapy.
- Previous experience as a Physiotherapist in the NHS or equivalent health service- the successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of the operational processes of the NHS and the services we provide across primary and secondary care.
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex cancer related problems.
- Evidence of working independently and to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience leading a small team.
- Experience of audit, research and service development
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance, framework and targets
- Evidence of relevant CPD, including attending appropriate courses.
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy staff, support staff and students
- Clinical experience working with adults with life-limiting conditions
Meini prawf dymunol
- Post-graduate experience in neurology and oncology.
- Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups.
Skills and Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Communication
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, MDT members and other agencies in person, over the phone and in writing
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of close working relationships with higher education institutions
Personal and People Development
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Proven clinical leadership ability
- Experience of team building and team working skills
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to student occupational therapists and undergraduates
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others
Specific Requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to perform emergency duties
- Able to join 7 day services rota, if required
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Anna Taylor
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
To hear more about working for the Therapies and Rehabilitation department at UCLH, please see our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/x2590DuUnLI
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