Advanced Physiotherapist - Oncology Outpatients

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Private pension

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Group life assurance

Critical illness cover

Maternity/paternity pay

Staff discounts

Job summary

HCA UK The Shard Outpatients in Central London is recruiting an Advanced Physiotherapist with oncology experience to join the Therapies team. You will manage a specialised oncology caseload with high autonomy, provide assessment and rehabilitation, and contribute to teaching and service development.

You will support junior staff, mentor students, and help grow the oncology physiotherapy service within a leading private cancer centre offering advanced facilities and multidisciplinary care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy (HCPC registered).
• Postgraduate training in oncology is required.
• Demonstrable specialist oncology outpatient experience and ability to work with a high level of autonomy.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff and contributing to teaching or service development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialised oncology outpatient caseload with assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation.
• Deliver expert oncology physiotherapy within the multidisciplinary team.
• Support and mentor junior staff and students.
• Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives.

Skills

HCPC registered

Oncology experience

Autonomy

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Postgraduate oncology training

Job description

Role: Advanced Physiotherapist - Oncology OutpatientsLocation: HCA UK at The Shard, Central London, part of London Bridge CampusHours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (either 5 x 7.5 hour shifts or longer days) Open to Job ShareShifts: Between 0800-2000 Monday-FridaySalary: £Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Physiotherapist with oncology experience to join the Therapies team at The Shard Outpatients, part of HCA UK and rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.London Bridge Hospital has a central campus of which The Shard Outpatients is the largest of our outpatient centres and our inpatients are based at our Private Care at Guys. As one of the UK’s most advanced private cancer centres, Private Care at Guy’s brings together state‑of‑the‑art facilities, internationally recognised consultants and multidisciplinary team known for clinical excellence and compassion. Our centre includes dedicated chemotherapy and radiotherapy services, modern theatres, oncology and surgical wards, and a four‑bed intensive care unit supporting complex patient pathways.Working within a team of 11 therapists at The Shard, you will be one of two Oncology Physiotherapists managing a specialised oncology caseload, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation to patients with complex needs. You will work with a high level of autonomy and act as a specialist resource within the multidisciplinary team.Alongside your clinical role, you will support and mentor junior staff, contribute to teaching and service development, and play a key role in growing and enhancing the oncology physiotherapy service.At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.What you’ll bring:Degree in PhysiotherapyHCPC registeredRelevant postgraduate training in oncologyDemonstrable specialist clinical oncology experience within an outpatient settingExperience in managing a specialised caseload with a high level of autonomyExperience supporting or supervising junior staff and/or studentsAbility to contribute to service development and improvement initiativesWhy 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 an Advanced Physiotherapist in Oncology you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.#LI-AM1