Specialist Physiotherapist in Haematology & Cellular Therapies in London

The Specialist Physiotherapist in Haematology & Cellular Therapies will be embedded within the transplant service at UCLH. The post holder will be responsible for delivery and ongoing evaluation of high-quality specialist prehabilitation and rehabilitation provision for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and/or CAR T-cell therapy. They will undertake objective assessment of patients within clinics and co-ordinate the provision of remotely delivered prehabilitation/rehabilitation input, predominantly via online group exercise sessions. They will provide expert level clinical practice within the fields of physiotherapy and cancer rehabilitation, promoting the role of exercise and embedding the principles of supported self-management.

The post-holder will work clinically alongside medical and clinical nurse specialist colleagues to deliver prehabilitation and rehabilitation within the stem cell transplant/CAR T-cell pathways. They will work predominantly within the outpatient setting, with input into the inpatient setting as required, providing input and liaison between medical, therapies and other teams involved in the management of patients during hospital admission for transplant/CAR T therapy. This post will also have a particular focus on real-world data collection and service evaluation and would be ideal for an experienced physiotherapist interested in developing skills in research.

Working for our organisation: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
• Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
• Good written and spoken English
• Higher degree or postgraduate modules in an area related to sciences or research

Experience:

• Significant post-registration/work experience as a physiotherapist in the acute inpatient and outpatient setting, including experience assessing and treating people with cancer
• Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex cancer related problems
• Previous NHS experience as a Physiotherapist
• Evidence of working independently without supervision, and as part of a team, to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Experience of audit, research and service development with a desire to develop further research experience and skills
• Evidence of relevant CPD, including attending appropriate courses
• Experience of supervising Physiotherapy staff, support staff and students
• Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups
• Experience leading a small team
• Clinical experience working with adults with life-limiting conditions

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients and desire to put patients at the centre of service delivery and evaluation
• Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases

Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, MDT members and other agencies in person, over the phone and in writing
• Ability to build and nurture key relationships and maintain networks

Personal and People Development:

• Experience of supervision and appraisal
• Proven clinical leadership ability
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to students and undergraduates
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others
• Experience of team building and team working skills

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion:

• Demonstrable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.