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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Physiotherapist- Oncology, Band 6

The closing date is 24 November 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join our oncology service at Cheltenham General Hospital.Candidatesneed to havea broad range of skillsin a variety of in-patients settings.

We offer in-patient oncological and haematological care to patients from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The post holder will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of conditions relating to cancer treatments and pathology.

Our therapy team is an integral part of the wider dynamic cancer service. As an organisation we aspire to provide the best care for everyone and are committed to our vision of making Cheltenham a Centre of excellence for oncology services.

Our service offers a high level of clinical leadership, supervision and education. We have an active research network and are involved in national clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

To deliver therapeutic intervention, acting as a specialist clinician in oncology, haematology and palliation. The post holder will need to develop skills in medical, orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory skills in relation to oncology and haematology treatments. They will also be involved in end-of-life discussions and discharge planning.

To contribute to oncology service development as part of the wider oncology therapy leadership team.

To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal. You will be directly responsible for a rotational band 5 Physiotherapist and a Senior Therapy Support Worker.

About us

The Therapy service provides physiotherapy and occupational therapy to inpatients and outpatients at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals.

We are an integrated service providing patient centred care. Our mission is to 'enable people to maximise their potential to live well'

The oncology therapy team consists of senior static staff, rotational juniors, and support staff. We work closely with other AHP's (allied health professionals) within our service and have close working relationships with our medical and nursing colleagues.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0696

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust- Cheltenham

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the detailed job description for this post which is attached as a document to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the detailed job description for this post which is attached as a document to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
  • Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
  • Experience of supervising, appraising, and providing education/training to others
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT.
  • Work effectively as a team member within the multidisciplinary team.
  • Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others.
  • Have an understanding of the principles of physiotherapy as well as occupational therapy in order to contribute to the development of an integrated therapy service.
  • Work and maintain judgement under pressure whilst effectively managing own and others' time.
Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
  • Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
  • Experience of supervising, appraising, and providing education/training to others
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT.
  • Work effectively as a team member within the multidisciplinary team.
  • Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others.
  • Have an understanding of the principles of physiotherapy as well as occupational therapy in order to contribute to the development of an integrated therapy service.
  • Work and maintain judgement under pressure whilst effectively managing own and others' time.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust- Cheltenham

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust- Cheltenham

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Therapist Cheltenham Hospital

Lindsay Vickerstaff

lindsay.vickerstaff@nhs.net

03004223272

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0696

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust- Cheltenham

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


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