Specialist Physiotherapist - Oncology FTC

HCA Healthcare UK

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

Role: Advanced Physiotherapist(Oncology)

Site: London Bridge Hospital, London

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, (on-call & weekend participation required)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover until August 2026)

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

Were looking for a Advanced 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 encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world-class hospital based at the Tooley Street site; Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four 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 our patients exceptional treatment across a multitude of acute and complex care and have use of the latest technologies and healthcare innovations.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for a majority Oncology clinical caseload, both inpatients and day cases, providing high quality Physiotherapy care to patients across the London Bridge Hospital campus. You will also need to provide clinical support across other areas of the hospital, including general surgery, cardiorespiratory and oncology. The role will require you to support the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Lead, aiding in the clinical development of the Oncology physiotherapy team and service.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Physiotherapist youll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or

sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases 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 discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-25-0053-0046388

Job locations

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Advanced Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for a majority Oncology clinical caseload, both inpatients and day cases, providing high quality Physiotherapy care to patients across the London Bridge Hospital campus. You will also need to provide clinical support across other areas of the hospital, including general surgery, cardiorespiratory and oncology. The role will require you to support the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Lead, aiding in the clinical development of the Oncology physiotherapy team and service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Advanced Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for a majority Oncology clinical caseload, both inpatients and day cases, providing high quality Physiotherapy care to patients across the London Bridge Hospital campus. You will also need to provide clinical support across other areas of the hospital, including general surgery, cardiorespiratory and oncology. The role will require you to support the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Lead, aiding in the clinical development of the Oncology physiotherapy team and service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • What you'll bring:
  • Physiotherapy Degree Qualification or MSc level
  • HCPC registration
  • Extensive experience in Oncology in a medical and surgical setting
  • Experience in leading junior physiotherapists within Oncology
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • What you'll bring:
  • Physiotherapy Degree Qualification or MSc level
  • HCPC registration
  • Extensive experience in Oncology in a medical and surgical setting
  • Experience in leading junior physiotherapists within Oncology

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

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-25-0053-0046388

Job locations

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


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