Advanced Oncology Physiotherapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role:Advanced Oncology Physiotherapist

Site:The Christie Private Care, Manchester

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per weekContract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: £42,209 - £51,589 (band 7 equivalent) dependent on skills and experience

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

About the role

We are looking for a Specialist Oncology Physiotherapist to join our small specialist team at The Christie Private Care (TCPC). This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our innovative and expanding oncology AHP team. We are seeking an experienced oncology physiotherapist, with a clear commitment and interest in oncology conditions and cancer rehabilitation.

The role will involve working independently as an autonomous practitioner, delivering high quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment to support patients at every stage of their cancer journey. The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of expert clinical practice with advanced clinical reasoning. The role will involve seeing private in-patients and out-patients patients across a varietyof settings at TCPC. The successful candidate will be experienced and confident workingacross fast-paced, dynamic, acute clinical environments.

The role will involve the development of others including colleagues, students and other healthcareprofessionals. The successful candidate will contribute to the evaluation and development of clinical practice and service expansion alongside the physiotherapy lead. This role presents an exciting opportunityto develop your career and stretch and grow beyond your current skill set and experience. If you enjoy a challenge and you share our passion for delivering exceptional care, we can help you build a rewarding career in a role that allows you the freedom to make a real difference.

What youll bring:

• HCPC Registration

• Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent

• The ability to demonstrate commitment to Continuous Professional Development

• Post registration specialist clinical experience working in Oncology and/or Haematology

• Post registration clinical experience across a wide range of core physiotherapy areas- surgical care, respiratory, acute medicine, neurology, musculoskeletal, rehabilitation

• Experience working across different clinical settings

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload and prioritise effectively

• Understanding of oncology conditions, treatments and pathways

• Advanced communication skills

• A passion and interest in cancer care

Why HCA UK?

Were the UKs largest provider of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multi-site, established healthcare group youll have 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 an HCA employee youll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) 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 Hospital

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

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. Thats the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues were creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. Thats why were happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Post registration specialist clinical experience working in Oncology and/or Haematology
• Post registration clinical experience across a wide range of core physiotherapy areas- surgical care, respiratory, acute medicine, neurology, musculoskeletal, rehabilitation

Desirable

• Experience working across different clinical settings

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

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Christie Private Care

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

Employer's website

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