Physiotherapist

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their Oncology team. This fixed-term position focuses on patient rehabilitation and direct care for oncology patients in a supportive environment, offering opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration required.
• Experience in Inpatient rehabilitation and NHS.
• Knowledge of NHS governance and patient pathways.

Responsibilities

• Support Haemato-Oncology and Solid Tumour patients.
• Conduct rehabilitation and management of respiratory needs.
• Participate in the development of specialist services.

Skills

Management of respiratory patients

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient care optimization

Education

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Oncology Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a wonderful team of Oncology Physiotherapists at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a Band 6 Physiotherapist. This role would be suitable for and established Band 6 looking to develop their specialist oncology skills or Band 5 Physiotherapists ready to step into a Band 6 role. This post is a fixed term position covering maternity leave until the end of August 2026. We would also consider applications for an external secondment, subject to prior approval from the applicant's line manager.

Currently the Physiotherapy service covers Monday to Friday 8.00 - 16.30 with on call cover Saturday and Sunday 08.00 - 16.30 on a rota basis. Our on call service covers ward based respiratory patients at CCC Liverpool only. (We do not have ventilated patients or NIV/CPAP). There is also plan to introduce bank holiday working on a rota basis in the near future.

You will be supported with a comprehensive induction and training package, regular peer support, in-service training and 1:1 clinical supervision.

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist who is passionate about the delivery of high quality services and optimising care. You will join our innovative, forward thinking team working in a supportive environment with strong quality focus. We have clear Trust values which underpin our drive to support you to meet your individual development needs and career aspirations.

Main duties of the job

The role is hugely rewarding and enables Physiotherapists to develop areas of special interest. You will be given training and support to help you develop your Oncology skills and manage this varied caseload.

The majority of your role will be supporting our Haemato-Oncology and Solid Tumour patients to live well, with and beyond Cancer. You will have a varied and diverse caseload including rehabilitation, respiratory, neurology, metastatic spinal cord compression management, scar tissue management and elements of palliative and supportive care.

We promote close MDT working allowing a holistic approach to patient care.

You will consolidate knowledge and develop clinical and non-clinical skills within a supportive environment and be actively involved in the development of our specialist services, supervision of junior staff and student education.

About Us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

Kind

Empowered

Responsible

Inclusive

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-25-111-AHP

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
  
  

Desirable

• Oncology Certificate
• Completion of the practice educator's course
• Communication skills training
  
  

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas including rehabilitation, respiratory, neurology, medical/surgical
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Working knowledge of NHS governance, procedures and patient pathways
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge and awareness of key drivers within Oncology and Palliative Care
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Varied post registration experience in Inpatient rehabilitation/ neurological/respiratory/ orthopaedics / medical/ surgical physiotherapy
• NHS experience
  
  

Desirable

• Previous oncology and palliative care experience
• Experience at senior level
• Experience supporting students
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Varied post registration experience in Inpatient rehabilitation/ neurological/respiratory/ orthopaedics / medical/ surgical physiotherapy
• NHS experience
  
  

Desirable

• Previous oncology and palliative care experience
• Experience at senior level
• Experience supporting students
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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