Job summaryThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with a national and international reputation for high quality patient care, research, development and education. As physiotherapists we are key members of a multidisciplinary team geared to the rehabilitation of patients undergoing surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy in both in and outpatient settings. Oncology provides a challenging environment for developing a number of skills including clinical reasoning, communication and multi-professional working. Ongoing professional training and development is encouraged and supported.Main duties of the jobBand 6 Physiotherapist, permanent, 37.5 hours a week, Chelsea based. An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced physiotherapist to join the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust to cover a fixed term vacancy. The post holder will have the opportunity to join our band 6 rotations, gaining experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, working within different specialities which may include critical care, GI, urology, haematology, gynae-oncology, sarcoma, head and neck, breast, lung, palliative care, prehabilitation and rehabilitation. The successful candidate will also gain inpatient respiratory and post-operative physiotherapy experience in different clinical specialities through participation in the weekend and on call rota. We are looking for an enthusiastic physiotherapist with a special interest in the field of oncology to work as a part a multidisciplinary team. You will be supported by senior colleagues, with regular supervision and in-service training.The Band 6 Physiotherapist is an active member of a team that provides a high quality; evidence based physiotherapy service for the patient with cancer.The post holder will rotate through a number of specialist units providing high quality physiotherapy care to both in and out-patients.About usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person SpecificationHold responsibility for a defined clinical area and own caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available, clinical work is not routinely evaluated by senior staff. Supervision with a designated physiotherapist takes the form of formal training, reflective practice and clinical reasoning.Be a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines within the Trust. The post holder works closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist input to a planned programme of co-ordinated care including appropriate and timely discharge.The post holder has a responsibility to share best practice and answer or direct queries from health care professionals, patients and carers nationally.Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects, in conjunction with senior I physiotherapist, to further clinical practice within each rotation and contribute to service development by identifying opportunities to change practise in conjunction with the Band 7Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssentialDiploma/degree level qualification in physiotherapyMembership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or have alternative indemnity arrangementsHCPC Registered PhysiotherapistEvidence of on-going personal/professional development through maintenance of CPD portfolioExperienceEssentialSignificant NHS experienceDemonstrable knowledge in core physiotherapy skillsRotational experience in respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics and musculo-skeletal conditionsKnowledge/Experience in the treatment of patients with cancerRelevant teaching/supervision experienceSkills Abilities/knowledgeEssentialAbility to communicate effectively with patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary teamAbility to show tact and to manage boundariesAble to work without direct supervisionAbility to make decisions, organise and prioritiseGood time management skillsAbility to keep accurate and legible patient notesComputer literate (e.g. Microsoft words and outlook)DesirableMembership of a clinical interest group in physiotherapyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Royal Marsden Hospital ChelseaChelseaSW3 6JJEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)