Specialist Physiotherapist- Oncology and Haematology | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare trust in London is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist for Oncology and Haematology. This full-time role offers the opportunity to rotate through various clinical areas, providing rehabilitation to cancer patients. Ideal candidates will have clinical experience and strong communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team. The trust provides comprehensive support for your professional development, including structured training programs.

Benefits

Support from experienced Clinical Team leaders

Annual appraisal and personal development plan

Structured in-service development programs

Qualifications

• Proven clinical skills in cancer rehabilitation.
• Experience as Band 5 or current Band 6 physiotherapist.
• Ability to complete comprehensive assessments and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across inpatient and outpatient oncology/haematology.
• Provide rehabilitative assessment and intervention for cancer patients.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Autonomy

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Information technology skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist - Oncology and Haematology (Permanent Contract full time )

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist with proven clinical skills to join the Cancer Rehabilitation Team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital Foundation Trusts in the country, employing over 300 physiotherapy staff

The post holder will have the opportunity to rotate across a wide range of oncology and haemato-oncology rotations split into the following: Inpatient oncology/haematology, outpatient oncology/haematology and specialist community cancer clinics. Each rotation lasts 8-months and there is scope for the number and areas of rotations to expand in the future.

All rotations involve multidisciplinary team working and provide rehabilitative assessment and intervention to patients with cancer throughout their treatment pathway.

It is essential that candidates are able to work autonomously and able to complete comprehensive and holistic assessments and treatment plans. Excellent communication skills, organisational skills, information technology skills, and the ability to work under pressure, in a busy inpatient and outpatient department are essential.

This post would suit an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist or current Band 6 physiotherapist wishing to gain specific experience in cancer rehabilitation, and further develop their skills and knowledge in this area, working with a wide range of other healthcare professionals.

At GSTT, we are committed to providing you with:
• Support from experienced Clinical Team leaders and Clinical Managers from across a range of professions
• An annual appraisal and personal development plan (PDR)
• Structured in-service development programs and regular supervision
• Support to undertake research, audit and service evaluation and development
• Training links to Universities and Cancer Academic centres
• Support to develop your skills in preparation and presentation (for teaching)

Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation


This advert closes on Sunday 27 Jul 2025