Job summary
Band 6 Physiotherapist, fixed term until 28th July 2026, 37.5 hours a week, Chelsea based.
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced physiotherapist to join the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust to cover a fixed term vacancy. The post holder will have the opportunity to join our band 6 rotations, gaining experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, working within different specialities which may include critical care, GI, urology, haematology, gynae-oncology, sarcoma, head and neck, breast, lung, palliative care, prehabilitation and rehabilitation. The successful candidate will also gain inpatient respiratory and post-operative physiotherapy experience in different clinical specialities through participation in the weekend and on call rota. We are looking for an enthusiastic physiotherapist with a special interest in the field of oncology to work as a part a multidisciplinary team. You will be supported by senior colleagues, with regular supervision and in-service training.
Main duties of the job
- The Band 6 Physiotherapist is an active member of a team that provides a high quality; evidence based physiotherapy service for the patient with cancer.
- The post holder will rotate through a number of specialist units providing high quality physiotherapy care to both in and out-patients
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Provide a holistic, advanced, physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with a cancer diagnosis. These patients may present with complex physical, emotional and psychological needs as a result of their cancer diagnosis and its treatment with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
- Provide a physiotherapeutic diagnosis, to develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes and make appropriate referrals to other disciplines.
- Hold responsibility for a defined clinical area and own caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available, clinical work is not routinely evaluated by senior staff. Supervision with a designated physiotherapist takes the form of formal training, reflective practice and clinical reasoning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Provide a holistic, advanced, physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with a cancer diagnosis. These patients may present with complex physical, emotional and psychological needs as a result of their cancer diagnosis and its treatment with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
- Provide a physiotherapeutic diagnosis, to develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes and make appropriate referrals to other disciplines.
- Hold responsibility for a defined clinical area and own caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available, clinical work is not routinely evaluated by senior staff. Supervision with a designated physiotherapist takes the form of formal training, reflective practice and clinical reasoning.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree level qualification in physiotherapy
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or have alternative indemnity arrangements
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Evidence of on-going personal/professional development through maintenance of CPD portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge in core physiotherapy skills
- Rotational experience in respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics and musculo-skeletal conditions
- Knowledge/Experience in the treatment of patients with cancer
- Relevant teaching/supervision experience
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Ability to show tact and to manage boundaries
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and recognise the additional stresses of patients/carers dealing with a cancer diagnosis
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Awareness of current NHS issues
- Computer literate (e.g. Microsoft words and Outlook
Desirable
- Membership of a clinical interest group in physiotherapy
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree level qualification in physiotherapy
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or have alternative indemnity arrangements
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Evidence of on-going personal/professional development through maintenance of CPD portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge in core physiotherapy skills
- Rotational experience in respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics and musculo-skeletal conditions
- Knowledge/Experience in the treatment of patients with cancer
- Relevant teaching/supervision experience
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Ability to show tact and to manage boundaries
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and recognise the additional stresses of patients/carers dealing with a cancer diagnosis
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Awareness of current NHS issues
- Computer literate (e.g. Microsoft words and Outlook
Desirable
- Membership of a clinical interest group in physiotherapy
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
