Cancer Care Physiotherapist - In-patient Adult Cancer Therapies

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to lead their Cancer therapy team. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to provide clinical leadership while supporting patients with complex needs across haematology and oncology. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a passion for delivering compassionate care. With opportunities for professional development and collaboration with community partners, this position promises a rewarding career in a dynamic healthcare environment committed to excellence in patient care and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex cancer caseloads.
• Strong interest in cancer care and compassionate patient support.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and operational aspects of the Cancer teams.
• Manage a diverse caseload focusing on holistic, patient-centred care.
• Collaborate with the MDT to deliver coordinated care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Clinical expertise in cancer care

Patient assessment

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Are you a motivated Physiotherapist passionate about supporting cancer patients? We have an exciting leadership opportunity for a full-time, permanent Band 7 Team Lead in our Cancer therapy team. The post holder will be the team lead of the haematology team working alongside the Haematology Team Lead OT. There will also be an option to rotate into the oncology team.

This role involves clinical leadership alongside another Band 7, supporting patients across haematology and oncology inpatient services. We seek someone with a strong interest in cancer care, significant experience managing a complex cancer caseload, and a passion to provide compassionate care to our patient cohort.

You will assess and treat patients on the haematology wards, manage a complex caseload, and lead the therapy team. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to adapt under pressure.

Opportunities for leadership development include attending conferences, collaborating with community partners, and receiving ongoing training and mentorship. We welcome applications from those requiring visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical expertise on the Haematology wards.
2. Lead both clinical and operational aspects of the Cancer teams.
3. Deliver specialised assessments and treatments within medical specialties.
4. Oversee daily operations and contribute to planning, evaluation, and development of the Cancer teams.
5. Offer guidance and advice to healthcare professionals, social care staff, carers, and families.
6. Collaborate with Clinical Leads and the Head of Therapies to implement department and trust objectives.
7. Promote the roles of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Support Staff, and develop protocols and standards for patient care.
8. Manage induction, training, supervision, and appraisal of junior staff, students, and support staff.
9. Build strong relationships with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including Ward Managers, Matrons, General Managers, and Medical Teams, representing therapies in specialty meetings and projects.
10. Participate in 7-day working to ensure continuous patient care.
11. Lead the assessment and treatment of patients with complex needs in Cancer.
12. Support and develop therapy professionals, fostering professional growth and high standards of practice.
13. Collaborate with the MDT to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
14. Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
15. Manage a diverse caseload, focusing on holistic, patient-centred care.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, throughout the UK, and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We operate across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses, with specialisms in women’s health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

UCLH is committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and by 2040 for indirect emissions.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Anna Taylor, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, at [e-mail].

To learn more about working in the Therapies and Rehabilitation department at UCLH, watch our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/x2590DuUnLI.