Job Description

Are you a passionate and dedicated Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients?
"Active Together" is a pioneering pre-habilitation and rehabilitation service funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research committed to supporting individuals throughout their cancer journey and improving outcomes for Cancer patients.
We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team and contribute to improving patient outcomes through tailored physiotherapy interventions.
You will:- Assess and deliver comprehensive physiotherapy programs tailored to the individual needs of cancer patients, taking into account their personal goals and treatment plans.
- Provide expert guidance on physical activity and lifestyle modifications to support patients' physical and mental well-being
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
- Utilise evidence-based practices to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of patient interventions.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the "Active Together" service by participating in research and quality improvement projects.
This services will form part of Care Group 4 encompassing Therapies & Dietetics where this services will be supported.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in rehabilitation who has excellent communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate should be able to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
To be successful you will:- Be an experience Physiotherapist with a keen interest in the pre-habilitation and rehabilitation of patients.
- Drive the development and implementation of a new service
- Meet challenging targets and objectives
- Be motivated to provide high quality care
- Be a team player
In return, the successful candidate will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. They will receive regular supervision and have an opportunity to gain further skills. There will be opportunities for professional development and developing your expertise within oncology pre-habilitation and rehabilitation.
To arrange an informal visit or for more information then please contact: Joseph Henson - Joseph.Henson@nhs.net
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and entry level band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
37,338 to 44,962 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-25-06-027
Job locations
The Park Rehabilitation Centre
Badsley Moor Lane
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2QL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Clinical experience of working within a rehabilitation setting/group work/providing education.
• Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
• Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
• Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
• Experience of working within a multi -professional team

• Experience of management of resources

• Current HCPC Registration

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

• Membership of Professional body Charted Society of Physiotherapy
• Evidence of post grad qualification relevant to Long term conditions/rehabilitation
• Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

• Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
• Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
• Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
• Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
• Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation

• Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums

• Clinical experience of working within a rehabilitation setting/group work/providing education.
• Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
• Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
• Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
• Experience of working within a multi -professional team

• Experience of management of resources

• Current HCPC Registration

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

• Membership of Professional body Charted Society of Physiotherapy
• Evidence of post grad qualification relevant to Long term conditions/rehabilitation
• Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

• Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
• Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
• Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
• Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
• Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation

• Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums