Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy Services
- Grade
- AfC Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-JH-EMF18596-B7
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £48,270 - £54,931 (per annum) pro-rata -includes high cost area supplements (HCAS).
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Team Lead Physiotherapist
AfC Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Team Lead within our Oncology team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. You will manage the day-to-day running of the oncology physiotherapy team and wards and also manage the neuro-oncology clinic.
You must be a well-organised individual, with excellent communication skills and have extensive experience of oncology physiotherapy within the acute NHS. The post requires concise decision-making and ability to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Neuro-Physiotherapy experience would be desirable.
The service operates 7 days a week therefore you will be expected to be part of the weekend rota for the team.
This post is suitable for applicants who already work at Team Lead level, or experienced band 6 Physiotherapists who have a special interest in oncology and cancer care and are looking to expand their knowledge and skills. We are committed to CPD and will work with you to further your skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
To provide physiotherapy to relevant patients within oncology, promoting recovery and enhancing their overall physical health.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsible for the Physiotherapeutic clinical care of all patients within Oncology. Responsible for the management of the Oncology team. Responsible for service delivery and development of oncology and inpatient cancer care. To provide specialist treatment and assessment of patients with cancer. Primarily a clinical position but time is allocated for managerial responsibilities. Work flexibly to provide 7 day a week cover.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Member of specific interest group
- Member of CSP or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Completed all core Junior rotations
- Extensive experience within Medicine and Respiratory in an acute NHS Trust or equivalent at a Senior Level.
- Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area
- Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development
- Specialist clinical skills in Medicine and Respiratory
- Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development.
- Experience of supervising staff
- Evidence to support performance monitoring of services
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Experience of training and developing others
Desirable criteria
- Sound knowledge of NIV and its application and use within an acute hospital setting
- Experience of planning rotas and using electronic systems for rotas
- Experience of incident reporting
- Experience of writing policies and standard operating procedures
- Experience of training and developing others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jessica Williams
- Job title
- Superintendent Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01483464819
- Additional information
Any enquiries please contact Jessica Williams- Superintendent Physiotherapist 01483 464819
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
- Telephone
- 01483 571122 Ext 2478
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