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The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in oncology, strong clinical reasoning, ability to supervise staff, and a commitment to service development and delivery of high-quality physiotherapy care. Flexibility is essential.
  • You will rotate through clinical areas, manage a caseload, support junior staff, contribute to service development, provide training, and participate in the on-call service, ensuring high-quality care.

Requirements

  • - Senior Physiotherapist position
  • - Rotation between a range of clinical areas
  • - Experience in medical and clinical oncology, haematology and CAR-T, Proton therapy and Teenage and Young Adult Oncology
  • - Responsibility for a clinical caseload
  • - Strong clinical reasoning skills
  • - Development and provision of individualised programmes of care
  • - Coordination, supervision and support of Band 5 Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants, and students
  • - Contribution to service development with support from supervising band 7 lead
  • - Provision of advice, education and training within the Rehabilitation Department and the wider Trust
  • - Support staff development and clinical teaching of staff and undergraduates
  • - Involvement with service development and improvement
  • - High-quality efficient Physiotherapy service on a rotational basis
  • - Supervision and education to junior staff and students
  • - Contribution to delivering in-service training to the wider rehabilitation team
  • - Promotion and development of the Physiotherapy service
  • - Flexibility in working schedule
  • - Contribution to the emergency on-call service, including evening and weekend working

Responsibilities

  • - Rotate between a range of clinical areas at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, including medical and clinical oncology, haematology and CAR-T, Proton therapy and Teenage and Young Adult Oncology
  • - Rotate between both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as inputting into specialist clinics
  • - Have responsibility for a clinical caseload and use strong clinical reasoning skills to develop and provide individualised programmes of care
  • - Coordinate, supervise and support Band 5 Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants, and students working across these areas
  • - Contribute to service development with the support of their supervising band 7 lead
  • - Provide advice, education and training within the Rehabilitation Department and the wider Trust
  • - Support staff development, clinical teaching of staff and undergraduates who are on placement
  • - Be involved with service development and improvement
  • - Provide a high-quality efficient Physiotherapy service on a rotational basis to the clinical and medical oncology service, haematology oncology service, proton and teenage and young adult service within the Christie NHS Foundation Trust
  • - Provide supervision and education to junior staff and students
  • - Contribute to delivering in-service training to the wider rehabilitation team
  • - Assist with the promotion and development of the Physiotherapy service
  • - Work flexibly and contribute to the emergency on-call service, which includes evening and weekend working

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Rotational Physiotherapist position?

The successful candidate should be a senior Physiotherapist with relevant qualifications and experience in clinical settings, particularly in oncology and haematology.

Will I be expected to supervise other staff members?

Yes, the post holder will coordinate, supervise, and support Band 5 Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants, and students.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, the successful candidate will be involved in service development and improvement, as well as contributing to the education and training of staff and students.

What types of clinical areas will I rotate through?

The post holder will rotate between medical and clinical oncology, haematology and CAR-T, Proton therapy, and Teenage and Young Adult Oncology.

Will evening and weekend work be required?

Yes, the successful candidate will be required to work flexibly and contribute to the emergency on-call service, which may include evening and weekend shifts.

Is research a component of this role?

Yes, as The Christie is a leader in cancer research, the successful candidate may be involved in supporting research initiatives and trials.

How many patients do you treat annually?

The Christie treats over 60,000 patients a year across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, as well as referrals from other parts of the country.

Who can I contact for more information about this role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Rachael Eldred, the Surgical and CCU Physiotherapy lead, at Rachael.eldred@nhs.net or by telephone at 0161 446 3795.

What is the focus of the Physiotherapy service at The Christie?

The Physiotherapy service focuses on providing high-quality care to patients in various oncology-related clinical areas, as well as promoting and developing the service within the Trust.

Are there opportunities for involvement in clinical trials?

Yes, The Christie runs one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe, and the successful candidate may have opportunities to engage with clinical trial activities.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 44,000 patients a year.

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Employees
1932
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Mission & Purpose

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, based in Manchester, specializes in cancer care and provides a range of services including treatment, research, and support for cancer patients. Their mission is to deliver world-class, patient-centered care and to lead in cancer research and innovation. The Trust aims to improve cancer outcomes and quality of life through cutting-edge treatments, comprehensive care, and a commitment to advancing cancer research.