Job summary

Highly Specialist Oncology Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at the UK's oldest hospital and a centre ofexcellence for cancer care. We are looking for a motivated Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our In-patient Cancer Therapy Team.This role is ideal for a therapist seeking to consolidate and develop specialist clinical skills within a highly supportive and experienced oncology team. The successful post holder will play a key role in the ongoing development and day-to-day running of an integrated therapy service for patients receiving inpatient cancer care. You will work closely with the Occupational Therapist colleagues and the wider MDT to support safe, effective, and person-centred care. You will support the team to deliver a high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy service, focusing on enabling patients to optimise function, manage symptoms, and prepare for discharge at all stages of cancer treatment

Main duties of the job

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations / multi-pathologies, using investigative and analytical skills.o Formulate and deliver an individual therapy management and/or treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice.o To identify appropriate discharge plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.o To attend appropriate ward rounds, meetings and seminars/case conferences asappropriate and liaise with the wider MDT.o To achieve effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals, prioritising clinical work, and balancing other patient related and professional activities in accordance with departmental standards.o Use supervision, mentoring and performance development plans to promote clinical and personal effectiveness and competence of self and others.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-8428243SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Qualification in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical speciality

Desirable

• Evidence of master's level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant clinical area
• Member of special interest group

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience working at band 6 level or equivalent.
• Broad ranging experience at junior level including; medical, surgery, neuro-sciences, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation as demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
• Knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments and consequences of treatment related side effects
• Highly developed communication skills i.e. Level 2 Psychology Advanced Communication skills or equivalent
• Experience of clinical education of students, developing educational programmes, teaching and presenting.
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Knowledge of person-centred care, positive psychology, behaviour change and self-management
• Awareness of Local and National Cancer Directives
• Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve patient care quality

Desirable

• Previous experience at band 7 level or equivalent
• Previous experience of working with cancer patients

Personal skills, attributes and abilities

Essential

• Remains updated with professional practice and new research
• Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others' workloads to changing and often tight deadlines
• Enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility and self-motivation
• Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patient and staff
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure with change and uncertainty
• Ability to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations
• Demonstrate understanding and appropriate application of principles surrounding risk management, Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Qualification in physiotherapy HCPC registration Post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical speciality Desirable Evidence of master's level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant clinical area Member of special interest group Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience working at band 6 level or equivalent. Broad ranging experience at junior level including; medical, surgery, neuro-sciences, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation as demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning Knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments and consequences of treatment related side effects Highly developed communication skills i.e. Level 2 Psychology Advanced Communication skills or equivalent Experience of clinical education of students, developing educational programmes, teaching and presenting. Experience of multi-professional working Knowledge of person-centred care, positive psychology, behaviour change and self-management Awareness of Local and National Cancer Directives Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve patient care quality Desirable Previous experience at band 7 level or equivalent Previous experience of working with cancer patients Personal skills, attributes and abilities Essential Remains updated with professional practice and new research Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others' workloads to changing and often tight deadlines Enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility and self-motivation Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patient and staff Resilience and ability to work under pressure with change and uncertainty Ability to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations Demonstrate understanding and appropriate application of principles surrounding risk management, Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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