Job Description

This is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to support the development, implementation, continuous monitoring and improvement of the Active Together Programme for a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.



The role of Specialist Physiotherapist is to help deliver and sustain the success of the exercise element of the Active Together Programme at Airedale, working collaboratively with the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 7) and Operational Manager. The Active Together programme runs alongside the existing diagnostic and treatment pathways to ensure patients are optimally prepared for treatment and beyond. It aims to maximise resilience to treatment, improve longer term health, minimise side effects and empower patients to be partners in their healthcare.



The programme combines physical activity, nutritional support and psychological support alongside the clinical pathway. This is a funded 5-year staged implementation programme. Patients receive individual assessments and are triaged into a support pathway suitable to their needs. This is delivered within locality or selected facilities closest to the patient's home or may be a self-management pathway.



You will be joining a small friendly team based at Skipton Hospital consisting of the Operational Manager, another Physiotherapist, a Dietitian, a Psychologist, and plans to recruit a Project Co-Ordinator, and Fitness Instructors in the future.



Support the implementation of the Active Together prehabilitation and rehabilitation services at Airedale NHS foundation trust.



To frequently undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, with a complex presentation and multiple comorbidities.



To analyse the assessment to formulate individualised, evidence-based treatment plan, using own clinical reasoning and a range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care. Prioritising this efficiently considering clinical need, priorities and time management.



Be an integral part of the Cancer Prehabilitation team working within the MDT to deliver a high-quality effective service, including identification of dietetic and psychological needs of these patients, liaising with the appropriate teams when required.



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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Therapy Services have been working collaboratively with Yorkshire Cancer Research and Sheffield Hallam University to deliver the Active Together programme for people of Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven who have been diagnosed with cancer. We are currently working with patients diagnosed with colorectal, or breast cancer, with plans to open up to other cancer sites.



We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:



Cycle to Work



Travel Scheme



Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice



Onsite Nursery



Buying and Selling Annual Leave



Car Leasing



Employee Assistance Programme



Employee Health and Wellbeing



Extensive Reward Scheme



Counselling Service



Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream



Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:



Committed to Quality of Care



Compassion



Working together for patients



Improving Lives



Everyone Counts



Respect and Dignity



Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.



If you are applying internally please make ensure you have your line manager's support for this secondment.



Provide expert advice on the most up to date rehabilitation treatment and management for patients referred into the service.



Assess and treat own caseload of patients/clients in various settings including one to one appointments, and group sessions.



To receive and communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to patients and carers. To have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills of motivation, explanation and reassurance to agree and gain co-operation of patients and carers in their treatment programmes



Contribute to the reduction of recurrence of cancer and increased survival rates in West Yorkshire through the design, delivery, and translation of physical activity interventions across the cancer rehabilitation pathway.



To organise and deliver group physiotherapy activities, considering varied patients needs, including both physical and mental needs. Adapting sessions depending on patients changing needs.



Providing training, education and promotion of the Active Together Programme to the wider MDT and working alongside the wider MDT to provide excellent, personalised patient care.



Please refer to the job description for more information.