09 Oct
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge
Job description
Job summary
This advert is for a Band 4 Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Activity Coordinator to working solely in the Brainbow Service, assisting in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy related duties across Paediatric Inpatient and Outpatient settings, aiming to increase, diversify and encourage physical and daily activity for children and young people with brain tumours during treatment and beyond.
Brainbow was founded in 2013 as the first dedicated Neuro-Oncology rehabilitation service in the UK. The service was established by local East of England charities, founded by the parents of children with brain tumours.
Brainbow was launched with the aim 'to ensure that all children with Brain Tumours reach their full potential'.
Over the last 10 + years the department has grown and adapted to best meet the needs of the children and family it serves and is now a fully funded NHS service.
Brainbow is a Multidisciplinary Team made up of a Clinical lead, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Education and Clinical Psychology.
The department is supported by a Service Manager and Administrative Assistant.
Main duties of the job
To assist in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy related duties for children with brain tumours in the Brainbow Service, as directed by, and under the supervision of a qualified Physiotherapist and / or Occupational Therapist across Paediatric Inpatient and Outpatient settings, aiming to increase, diversify and encourage physical and daily activity for children with brain tumours during treatment and beyond.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH)
NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.
With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.
Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.
CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note : - Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
The advert will close at midnight on 11 September 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 23 September 2024.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free,
as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24 / 7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces.
Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances.
Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share,
term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.
In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE or equivalent including evidence of literacy and numeracy skills
- Willingness to undertake relevant training
Desirable
Evidence of achievement of relevant training relating to child development, healthcare, education and / or rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- General experience in dealing with members of the public
- Experience of accepting responsibility for own work
Desirable
- Experience in the NHS
- Experience in a healthcare environment
- Experience in working in Paediatric settings
- Experience working in a Physiotherapy and / or Occupational Therapy Service
- Experience in a healthcare or education environment, such as a Therapy Assistant, Nursery or Teaching Assistant
- Experience of working within a team of mixed professionals with different processes and aims
- Experience of working with autonomy
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness / knowledge of professional roles of Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapists
- Basic knowledge and interest in child development, mobility and independence difficulties in children and young adults
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities
- Knowledge of Trust information systems
Skills
Essential
- Ability to support children between the ages of 0-16
- Able to follow and implement recommendations from other professionals, individual treatment plans
- Administrative and IT skills
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Ability to manage own action list / caseload
- Applies practical approach to problem solving
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients and families in distress and / or with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
- Committed to personal and team development
Desirable
Willing to take on responsibility and coordination role
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
▶️ Brainbow Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Activity Coordinator
🖊️ Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Cambridge