Specialist Oncology Physiotherapist

Role: Specialis Oncology Physiotherapist

Site: The Christie Private Care, Manchester

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Up to 51K dependent on skills and experience

+ Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development). For a limited time, we are also offering a £5,000 golden hello for successful applicants (T's & C's apply)

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 variety of settings at TCPC. The successful candidate will be experienced and confident working across fast-paced, dynamic, acute clinical environments.  

The role will involve the development of others including colleagues, students and other healthcare professionals. 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 opportunity to 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 you’ll 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?

We’re the UK’s 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 you’ll 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. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an HCA employee you’ll 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. That’s 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 we’re 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. That’s why we’re 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.