Clinical Therapy Lead - Prehabilitation

This is an exciting new post, leading our Prehabilitation service. Prehabilitation is a multimodal service designed to optimise patients both physically and mentally in preparation for elective colorectal cancer surgery. Patients are referred from the point of cancer suspicion--prior to histological confirmation--allowing for earlier intervention, a longer optimisation period, and enhanced outcomes. The service provides education, screening and triaging to support the implementation of needs-based interventions. Those identified as needing further prehabilitation input will be offered tailored one-to-one therapy support throughout their surgical journey. Established in 2024, the prehabilitation service has secured ongoing funding and is now entering an exciting phase of development. We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team and help shape the future of this growing service., The Clinical Therapy Lead - Prehabilitation will work with the AHP Urgent Care Manager, Professional Leads and MDT colleagues across the speciality to provide clinical, strategic and operational management of the Prehabilitation service. The postholder will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control and expansion of the service, including change management and benefits realisation. The Clinical Therapy Lead will provide expert clinical assessment, treatment and collaborative goal setting for patients with complex presentations and/or comorbidities prior to surgical interventions, to optimise outcomes, in line with scope of practice. The Clinical Therapy Lead will be accountable for the efficient and effective operational management of the Prehabilitation workforce, guaranteeing provision of high-quality evidence-based practice which will be delivered within hospital, community and outreach settings.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams. We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.