Highly Specialist Oncology Physiotherapist

• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations / multi-pathologies, using investigative and analytical skills.
• Formulate and deliver an individual therapy management and/or treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• To identify appropriate discharge plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• To attend appropriate ward rounds, meetings and seminars/case conferences asappropriate and liaise with the wider MDT.
• To achieve effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals, prioritising clinical work, and balancing other patient related and professional activities in accordance with departmental standards.
• Use supervision, mentoring and performance development plans to promote clinical and personal effectiveness and competence of self and others.

Essential

• Experience working at band 6 level or equivalent.
• Broad ranging experience at junior level including; medical, surgery, neuro-sciences, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation as demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
• Knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments and consequences of treatment related side effects
• Highly developed communication skills i.e. Level 2 Psychology Advanced Communication skills or equivalent
• Experience of clinical education of students, developing educational programmes, teaching and presenting.
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Knowledge of person-centred care, positive psychology, behaviour change and self-management
• Awareness of Local and National Cancer Directives
• Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve patient care quality

Essential

• Remains updated with professional practice and new research
• Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others' workloads to changing and often tight deadlines
• Enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility and self-motivation
• Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patient and staff
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure with change and uncertainty
• Ability to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations
• Demonstrate understanding and appropriate application of principles surrounding risk management, Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety