Advanced Physiotherapist - Paediatric Oncology

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in North East England is seeking a part-time Paediatric Physiotherapist to join the Paediatric Oncology team. The role involves providing specialized physiotherapy for oncology patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Extensive paediatric experience and the ability to educate staff are essential. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric oncology physiotherapy is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and commitment.
• Ability to provide specialized assessments and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical physiotherapist for oncology patients.
• Provide specialized physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• Develop education and training for staff involved in patient care.

Skills

Extensive paediatric physiotherapy experience

Knowledge of oncology treatments

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Education

Relevant physiotherapy degree

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and flexible Paediatric Physiotherapist with experience in paediatric Oncology to join the Paediatric Oncology physio service. This is an exciting opportunity for a part time Band 7 Paediatric Physiotherapist working into Paediatric Oncology within the Acute Paediatric Physiotherapy team. Candidates should have extensive paediatric physiotherapy experience and knowledge.

Interview Date: Monday 24 November 2025
22 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
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Role and responsibilities

• To be an active member of the appropriate speciality MDTs within the directorate and wider Trust
• To be responsible for own continued professional development and assist CPD of other members of the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams
• To be part of the emergency duty on-call and weekend rota and be to be available in an advisory capacity for on-call physiotherapists out of hours, when required.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Responsibilities for oncology patients

• To be the clinical physiotherapist for the oncology patients within the regional paediatric oncology unit.
• To provide highly specialised physiotherapy assessment and treatment to this complex patient group and their families/carers
• To provide a service specifically to patients with Osteosarcoma, Neuro-oncology conditions and peripheral neuropathies bridging the gap between acute and community for patients receiving ongoing treatment and adding to the existing physiotherapy provision for the unit
• To provide out patient physiotherapy support for these patients in clinics and on the day unit
• To provide an advisory service to patients, their families, physiotherapists, consultants, nursing staff and other health care professionals in tertiary and secondary care, both locally and regionally.
• To develop and provide specialist education and training to nursing, medical and physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT in order to optimise each patient’s outcome.

This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025