Specialist Physiotherapist

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – Active Together Programme 3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants. 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. Key Responsibilities Support the implementation of the Active Together prehabilitation and rehabilitation services at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. Frequently undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with complex presentations and multiple comorbidities. Analyse assessments to formulate individualised, evidence‑based treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment skills. Prioritise tasks 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 dietary and psychological needs of patients, liaising with appropriate teams. Provide expert advice on up‑to‑date rehabilitation treatment and management for patients referred into the service. Assess and treat own caseload of patients in various settings including one‑to‑one appointments and group sessions. Communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to patients and carers with excellent verbal and non‑verbal skills to motivate, explain and reassure. Contribute to reduction of recurrence of cancer and increased survival rates in West Yorkshire through design, delivery and translation of physical activity interventions across the cancer rehabilitation pathway. Organise and deliver group physiotherapy activities, considering varied patient needs, including both physical and mental needs, and adapt sessions as needed. Provide training, education and promotion of the Active Together Programme to the wider MDT. Benefits 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 Meta Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Health Care Provider Location: Skipton, England, United Kingdom (3 days ago) #J-18808-Ljbffr