Barts Health NHS Trust

Highly Specialist Oncology Physiotherapist
The closing date is 24 November 2026
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Job summary
Highly Specialist Oncology Physiotherapist
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at the UK's oldest hospital and a centre of excellence 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.
• Formulate and deliver an individual therapy management and/or treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• To identify appropriate discharge plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• To attend appropriate ward rounds, meetings and seminars/case conferences as appropriate and liaise with the wider MDT.
• 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.
• 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

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead for Oncology OT and Physio, Carla Reid, carla.reid1@nhs.net

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. 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.