Job Description

Band 7 Haemato-oncology Physiotherapist, Full time Sutton, Permanent



Step into a rewarding career at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of haematology physiotherapy on our Sutton site. We are looking for an enthusiastic physiotherapist with oncology experience and an interest in haematology. You will work with a diverse group of patients with haematological cancers mainly inpatients, including the Teenage Young Adult unit, but also some clinics and outpatients. As a leader, you'll guide and support a talented team of Band 5 and 6 physiotherapists, coordinating the inpatient service at our Sutton site. You'll be part of a forward-thinking, supportive environment, with access to regular supervision, in-service training, and the guidance of experienced senior colleagues--empowering you to grow, innovate, and thrive in your physiotherapy career.



Cancer care is a rapidly developing and relatively new area of expertise within physiotherapy.



The Band 7 Physiotherapist takes a lead role, alongside Band 8a Physiotherapists, to provide a high quality; evidence-based physiotherapy service for patients referred to the Haematology service.



The post holder will plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the physiotherapy service for the Haematology service- this covers 28 beds on 2 wards, the Ambulatory chemotherapy day unit and outpatients as appropriate. The post holder also line manages a band 6 physiotherapist on the Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) unit and other inpatient rotational band 6s and provides leadership oversight of the inpatient service at Sutton.



The 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.



For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification:



Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.



Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients and support Band 5/6 physiotherapists and Therapy assistants to do similarly.



Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload



Continue to develop the physiotherapy service for patients with haematological cancers This necessitates the acquisition and application of specific physiotherapy and oncology skills. These advanced skills will impact on the advanced assessment and treatment of this patient group and will enable a comprehensive approach to holistic care.