Prehabilitation Assistant Practitioner - TACC

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed-term post of 12 months. 

The shift pattern for this position

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are delighted to offer a unique opportunity within cancer care for an individual with a combination of skills within healthcare and exercise science. About Us: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support for individuals affected by cancer. Our multidisciplinary team focuses on enhancing patients' quality of life through innovative programs that address their physical, emotional, and social needs. We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Cancer Prehabilitation Practitioner to join our team for a unique opportunity within NHS Scotland. 

Role Overview: As a Cancer Prehabilitation Practitioner, you will work alongside the multidisciplinary team to prepare patients for their cancer treatment journey and follow up their progress. You will assess patients needs, assist with delivery of and adaptation of tailored prehabilitation plans, and provide guidance and support to help patients optimise their physical and mental well-being prior to and during treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients physical, emotional, and nutritional needs.
• Work with experts to develop and deliver individualised prehabilitation plans in collaboration with the wider
• healthcare team.
• Implement exercise, nutrition, and psychosocial support interventions.
• Educate patients and families about the benefits of prehabilitation and self-management strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, making necessary adjustments to plans.
• Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to
• patient care.
• Stay current with research and best practices in cancer prehabilitation.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Nutrition, Psychology, Exercise Science).
• Relevant certification in cancer care or prehabilitation (preferred) (opportunity exists to complete this as part
• of the professional development of the role).
• Experience working with cancer patients or in a healthcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer through innovative prehabilitation strategies! NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Informal contact: Dr Myra McAdam, Regional Clinical Lead - Prehabilitation, Myra.mcadam@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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