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Specialist Physiotherapist in Haematology & Cellular Therapies
| Posting date: | 09 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £54,320 - £60,981 Per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 November 2024 |
| Location: | London, WC1E 6AG |
| Company: | University College London Hospital |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6698273/309-UCLH-5250 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Specialist Physiotherapist in Haematology and Cellular Therapies will be embedded within the transplant service at UCLH. The post holder will be responsible for delivery and on-going 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, predominately 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 predominately 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.
• To provide highly specialised assessment and treatment of adult haematology cancer patients undergoing stem cell transplantation or CAR T, in clinic and outpatient settings.
• To take a lead role in the delivery and co-ordination of prehabilitation and rehabilitation in the transplantation and CAR T pathways. This requires working autonomously, incorporating evidenced-based practice in the management of patient care.
• To form an important part of the multidisciplinary assessment of patients referred for stem cell transplantation and CAR T, including embedding of physiotherapy assessment within clinic and input into MDT meetings.
• To be responsible for daily operational activities and planning, evaluation and development of the team in conjunction with the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Myeloma, Clinical Service Leads for Transplant/CAR T and Haematology Management Team.
• To be responsible for the safe delivery of remotely supervised prehabilitation/rehabilitation exercise in group and one to one settings, as indicated.
• To liaise with community therapy services on patient care and provide specialist support/ training for any additional identified rehabilitation needs for haematology patients.
• To share learning and new understanding of the rehabilitation management of patients with haematological disordered undergoing transplantation and cellular therapies.
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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand 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.
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024
The Specialist Physiotherapist in Haematology and Cellular Therapies will be embedded within the transplant service at UCLH. The post holder will be responsible for delivery and on-going 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, predominately 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 predominately 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.
• To provide highly specialised assessment and treatment of adult haematology cancer patients undergoing stem cell transplantation or CAR T, in clinic and outpatient settings.
• To take a lead role in the delivery and co-ordination of prehabilitation and rehabilitation in the transplantation and CAR T pathways. This requires working autonomously, incorporating evidenced-based practice in the management of patient care.
• To form an important part of the multidisciplinary assessment of patients referred for stem cell transplantation and CAR T, including embedding of physiotherapy assessment within clinic and input into MDT meetings.
• To be responsible for daily operational activities and planning, evaluation and development of the team in conjunction with the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Myeloma, Clinical Service Leads for Transplant/CAR T and Haematology Management Team.
• To be responsible for the safe delivery of remotely supervised prehabilitation/rehabilitation exercise in group and one to one settings, as indicated.
• To liaise with community therapy services on patient care and provide specialist support/ training for any additional identified rehabilitation needs for haematology patients.
• To share learning and new understanding of the rehabilitation management of patients with haematological disordered undergoing transplantation and cellular therapies.
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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand 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.
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024
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