Specialist Physiotherapist - Oncology FTC

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist - Oncology FTC

Role: Advanced Physiotherapist (Oncology)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (on-call & weekend participation required)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover until August 2026)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

We're looking for an Advanced Physiotherapist to join our therapies team based at London Bridge Hospital, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.

The London Bridge Hospital in South-East London encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world-class hospital based at the Tooley Street site; Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four floors of Guys Hospital Cancer Centre; and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City and Canary Wharf. With 160 beds, 22 ICU beds and 10 operating theatres, we offer our patients exceptional treatment across a multitude of acute and complex care and have use of the latest technologies and healthcare innovations.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for a majority Oncology clinical caseload, both inpatients and day cases, providing high-quality Physiotherapy care to patients across the London Bridge Hospital campus. You will also need to provide clinical support across other areas of the hospital, including general surgery, cardiorespiratory and oncology. The role will require you to support the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Lead, aiding in the clinical development of the Oncology physiotherapy team and service.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group, we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

As an Advanced Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for a majority Oncology clinical caseload, both inpatients and day cases, providing high-quality Physiotherapy care to patients across the London Bridge Hospital campus. You will also need to provide clinical support across other areas of the hospital, including general surgery, cardiorespiratory and oncology. The role will require you to support the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Lead, aiding in the clinical development of the Oncology physiotherapy team and service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• What you'll bring:
• Physiotherapy Degree Qualification or MSc level
• HCPC registration
• Extensive experience in Oncology in a medical and surgical setting
• Experience in leading junior physiotherapists within Oncology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.