Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist with a passion for oncology and haematology to join our established inpatient team. The successful applicant should demonstrate a strong foundation in rehabilitation skills, considering the impact and consequences of cancer and its treatments, to provide individualised, patient centred, evidenced based practice to support patients with their inpatient rehabilitation and guide discharge planning.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will have a clinical and leadership role, collaborating closely with a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to lead the team covering the inpatient oncology, haematology and infectious diseases wards. The team is dedicated and motivated to promoting service improvement and innovation in physiotherapy. The post holder will have the opportunity to share their expertise by leading in-service training and will be responsible for the support and development of junior staff and students.
The post holder will have the opportunity to participate and lead in quality improvement and service improvement projects, supported by the clinical lead. They will receive regular supervision and be encouraged to develop existing skills and lead the way in new practice.
The successful applicant should demonstrate excellent communication skills and teamworking abilities. The haemoncology therapy team works closely with other therapy disciplines, clinical nurse specialists, the ward nursing staff and the medical team. There will be opportunities for joint working with other members of the MDT within this role.
This post is part of an enhanced weekend working service and the post holder will be expected to work night on calls. This position is a fixed term post until 31st March 2027, but we hope there will be opportunities in the future for the creation of a substantive role within the department.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals, located in Tooting, South West London. Renowned for its specialist services, including major trauma, neurology, cardiac care, and cancer treatment, St George's is a leading centre for research, education, and innovation. The hospital serves a diverse population and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and supporting staff development within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Our Haemoncology Therapy Team is a small, friendly, and supportive group working collaboratively with colleagues across oncology, haematology, and infectious diseases. We pride ourselves on an ethos that encourages team learning, professional development, and shared problem-solving within this complex and rewarding clinical area.
Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where patient care, innovation, and staff growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- oHPC registration
- oEvidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Recognised post-graduate qualification e.g. MSc
- Membership of Special Interest Group ACPOPC
- Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Minimum of 1 year's NHS experience (can include undergraduate experience).
- A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience with at least 2 years in haematology and oncology
- Broad range of experience at Band 5 and 6 level including respiratory, neurology and musculoskeletal specialities
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of haematology and oncology patients demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
- Experience of managing other physiotherapy staff
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting
- Experience of student supervision/ clinical education
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking post graduate research projects
- Experience of operational team management
- Experience of lecturing externally
- Experience of service development and change management
Professional Presentation
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Able to perform on-call and weekend duties
- Professional demeanour
- Remains updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Willingness to lead staff training
- Ability to work with multi-interdisciplinary team and set team goals
- Awareness of skill mix and service needs
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system
- Remains updated on professional practice and new research
- Show evidence of being self-motivated
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
- Research skills
- Ability to lead and motivate others
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to run courses - internal/external
- Supervision of other staff e.g. physiotherapy assistant/technical instructor
- Committee membership e.g. Heath & Safety
- Car driver
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Flexible
- Empathic
- Reliable
- Logical
- Good communicator
- Good time management
- Compassionate
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- oHPC registration
- oEvidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Recognised post-graduate qualification e.g. MSc
- Membership of Special Interest Group ACPOPC
- Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Minimum of 1 year's NHS experience (can include undergraduate experience).
- A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience with at least 2 years in haematology and oncology
- Broad range of experience at Band 5 and 6 level including respiratory, neurology and musculoskeletal specialities
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of haematology and oncology patients demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
- Experience of managing other physiotherapy staff
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting
- Experience of student supervision/ clinical education
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking post graduate research projects
- Experience of operational team management
- Experience of lecturing externally
- Experience of service development and change management
Professional Presentation
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Able to perform on-call and weekend duties
- Professional demeanour
- Remains updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Willingness to lead staff training
- Ability to work with multi-interdisciplinary team and set team goals
- Awareness of skill mix and service needs
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system
- Remains updated on professional practice and new research
- Show evidence of being self-motivated
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
- Research skills
- Ability to lead and motivate others
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to run courses - internal/external
- Supervision of other staff e.g. physiotherapy assistant/technical instructor
- Committee membership e.g. Heath & Safety
- Car driver
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Flexible
- Empathic
- Reliable
- Logical
- Good communicator
- Good time management
- Compassionate
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).
