Specialist Oncology Physiotherapist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist to join their therapies team at London Bridge Hospital. This full-time role involves managing oncology patients and supporting clinical areas. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Oncology within medical and surgical settings.
• Fully respiratory competent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a predominantly Oncology caseload providing high-quality physiotherapy.
• Support clinical areas such as general surgery, cardiorespiratory, and oncology.

Skills

Oncology

Physiotherapy

Clinical Support

Education

Physiotherapy Degree

MSc level qualification

Job description

Role: Specialist Physiotherapist (Oncology)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday (on-call & weekend participation required)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits, and excellent career development)

We're looking for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join our therapies team based at London Bridge Hospital, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.

The London Bridge Hospital in South-East London includes an outpatient and diagnostic centre in The Shard, a large world-class hospital at Tooley Street, Private Care at Guys on the top floors of Guys Hospital Cancer Centre, and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City and Canary Wharf. With 160 beds, 22 ICU beds, and 10 operating theatres, we offer exceptional treatment across a range of acute and complex care, utilizing the latest technologies and healthcare innovations.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will manage a predominantly Oncology clinical caseload, both inpatient and day cases, providing high-quality Physiotherapy care to patients across the London Bridge Hospital campus. You will also provide clinical support in other hospital areas, including general surgery, cardiorespiratory, and oncology. The role involves supporting the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Lead and the Advanced Oncology Physiotherapist in the clinical development of the Oncology physiotherapy team and service.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are among the largest providers of privately funded healthcare, investing over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. Being part of a large, multisite healthcare group offers extensive career progression opportunities through internal and external courses, alongside working conditions that prioritize your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe caring for our employees enables them to deliver exceptional care to our patients. We offer a range of flexible benefits to reflect their invaluable contributions, including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Private pension contributions increasing with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discounts, including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

The role involves managing a predominantly Oncology caseload, providing high-quality physiotherapy to inpatients and day cases, and supporting clinical areas such as general surgery, cardiorespiratory, and oncology. You will assist the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Lead and the Advanced Oncology Physiotherapist in developing the oncology physiotherapy team and service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy Degree or MSc level qualification
• HCPC registration
• Experience in Oncology within medical and surgical settings
• Fully respiratory competent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.