Macmillan Prehabilitation Specialist Physiotherapist

Develop a dedicated cancer prehab/rehab program, across the organisation reflecting the East Midlands Gold Standard Framework and Macmillan Investment Application Implement a phased approach for cancer prehab across Northamptonshire, building on the learning from the pilot projects and regional programmes. Optimise cancer care for surgical tumour sites both before and after surgical intervention. Develop a dedicated steering group to guide the development of the prehab/rehab programme across the organisation To autonomously manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in primary and secondary care settings to include home visits and community facilities Screen patients prior to cancer treatment for physical fitness, functional ability, nutritional status, and emotional wellbeing. Undertake a Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA), working collaboratively with their relevant Key Worker to address both patient and carer needs. Use a patient centred approach to understand the individual, what matters to them and what they want to achieve. Generate a treatment plan to meet the patients individual needs. Stratifying into universal, targeted and specialist for each domain of intervention in line with the East Midlands Gold Standards Framework Offer targeted and specialist prehab interventions for those with more complex needs in line with the East Midlands Gold Standards Framework, referring to community services to maximise health and wellbeing, proactively identifying adjustments to maintain or enhance mobility and safety. Demonstrate effective communication skills when imparting complex information to patients/carers, other health care professionals and agencies Identify possible locations for therapy assessment and interventions including equipment required to support functioning Assess functional ability to ensure patients are participating in meaningful occupation, enhancing quality of life. Empower patients to take control of their care in preparation for cancer treatment. Provide opportunities for patients to improve their physical functioning and psychological wellbeing, improving resilience to the effects of cancer treatments. Provide opportunities for patients to reflect on healthy lifestyles. Job description Job responsibilities Develop a dedicated cancer prehab/rehab program, across the organisation reflecting the East Midlands Gold Standard Framework and Macmillan Investment Application Implement a phased approach for cancer prehab across Northamptonshire, building on the learning from the pilot projects and regional programmes. Optimise cancer care for surgical tumour sites both before and after surgical intervention. Develop a dedicated steering group to guide the development of the prehab/rehab programme across the organisation To autonomously manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in primary and secondary care settings to include home visits and community facilities Screen patients prior to cancer treatment for physical fitness, functional ability, nutritional status, and emotional wellbeing. Undertake a Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA), working collaboratively with their relevant Key Worker to address both patient and carer needs. Use a patient centred approach to understand the individual, what matters to them and what they want to achieve. Generate a treatment plan to meet the patients individual needs. Stratifying into universal, targeted and specialist for each domain of intervention in line with the East Midlands Gold Standards Framework Offer targeted and specialist prehab interventions for those with more complex needs in line with the East Midlands Gold Standards Framework, referring to community services to maximise health and wellbeing, proactively identifying adjustments to maintain or enhance mobility and safety. Demonstrate effective communication skills when imparting complex information to patients/carers, other health care professionals and agencies Identify possible locations for therapy assessment and interventions including equipment required to support functioning Assess functional ability to ensure patients are participating in meaningful occupation, enhancing quality of life. Empower patients to take control of their care in preparation for cancer treatment. Provide opportunities for patients to improve their physical functioning and psychological wellbeing, improving resilience to the effects of cancer treatments. Provide opportunities for patients to reflect on healthy lifestyles.