Advanced Lymphoedema Physiotherapist (Open)

HCA Healthcare UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,255 - 58,919; Full time

Job summary

The Christie Private Care in Manchester is seeking a Bank Physiotherapist to join its oncology AHP team. The role focuses on coordinating and delivering tailored oncology physiotherapy for private patients, primarily in-patient with occasional outpatient or day-case sessions.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team including leads and specialists, contribute to service development and governance, and maintain up-to-date CPD and mandatory training.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered physiotherapist with relevant clinical practice.
• Post-registration experience across core physiotherapy areas.
• Experience in oncology/haematology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a tailored oncology physiotherapy service for private inpatients.
• Support development of service initiatives and clinical governance.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and mandatory training compliance.
• Occasional outpatient or day-case patient assessments.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Oncology/haematology experience

Advanced communication skills

Advanced clinical reasoning skills

CPD/training relevant to cancer care

Education

Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent

Job description

Position: Bank Physiotherapist- OncologyLocation: The Christie Private Care, ManchesterContract type: Bank shifts- variablePay: Bank hourly rate between £27.77ph – £42.77 dependent upon shift.***Rates inclusive of WTR include indicative additional amount separately payable on claiming accrued annual leave. WTR is calculated on the average hourly pay rate over the preceding 52 weeks and may therefore differ from the amount included in the above WTR rates***Job description:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to join our specialist oncology AHP team at The Christie Private Care. As a bank physiotherapist, you will be part of a close-knit team consisting of a physiotherapy lead, advanced physiotherapists, complementary therapists, an advanced dietitian and dietetic lead.At The Christie Private Care, we are rated outstanding by the CQC, and you will have the opportunity to be part of a motivated, supportive and compassionate team whose focus and priority is delivering exceptional care.Day to day you will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a tailored oncology physiotherapy service to private patients in our care. The role is primarily based in an in-patient setting, with the occasional requirement to see patients in an out-patient or day-case setting.As part of the role, you will support the physiotherapy lead and senior clinicians with the development of service initiatives and contribute to the department’s clinical governance. You will be responsible for maintaining your own personal development and ensuring up to date knowledge of best practice and guidelines. You will take responsibility for your own training and ensure that mandatory training is always compliant.What you’ll bring:HCPC RegistrationPhysiotherapy degree qualification or equivalentPost registration experience across a broad range of core physiotherapy areas, e.g. acute medicine, surgical care, ICU/HDU/CCU, cardio-respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics and MSKPost registration experience working within oncology/ haematologyA passion to develop and specialise further within oncologyEvidence of training/CPD/experiential experience relevant to the area of cancer careAdvanced communication skillsAdvanced clinical reasoning skillsWho are 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 offer the chance to broaden your clinical knowledge and thanks to our exceptional clinician to patient ratios, a healthy work environment that gives you more time to do what you do best: care.Diversity and InclusionPatients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues, we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.#LI-RP1