Position: Bank Physiotherapist- Oncology

Location: The Christie Private Care, Manchester

Contract type: Bank shifts- variable

Pay: Bank hourly rate between £27.77ph – £42.77 dependent upon shift.

Rates inclusive of WTR include indicative additional amount separately payable on claiming accrued annual leave. WTR is calculated on the average hourly pay rate over the preceding 52 weeks and may therefore differ from the amount included in the above WTR rates

Job description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to join our specialist oncology AHP team at The Christie Private Care. As a bank physiotherapist, you will be part of a close-knit team consisting of a physiotherapy lead, advanced physiotherapists, complementary therapists, an advanced dietitian and dietetic lead.

At The Christie Private Care, we are rated outstanding by the CQC, and you will have the opportunity to be part of a motivated, supportive and compassionate team whose focus and priority is delivering exceptional care.

Day to day you will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a tailored oncology physiotherapy service to private patients in our care. The role is primarily based in an in-patient setting, with the occasional requirement to see patients in an out-patient or day-case setting.

As part of the role, you will support the physiotherapy lead and senior clinicians with the development of service initiatives and contribute to the department’s clinical governance. You will be responsible for maintaining your own personal development and ensuring up to date knowledge of best practice and guidelines. You will take responsibility for your own training and ensure that mandatory training is always compliant.

What you’ll bring:

• HCPC Registration

• Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent

• Post registration experience across a broad range of core physiotherapy areas, e.g. acute medicine, surgical care, ICU/HDU/CCU, cardio-respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics and MSK

• Post registration experience working within oncology/ haematology

• A passion to develop and specialise further within oncology

• Evidence of training/CPD/experiential experience relevant to the area of cancer care

• Advanced communication skills

• Advanced clinical reasoning skills

Who are HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we offer the chance to broaden your clinical knowledge and thanks to our exceptional clinician to patient ratios, a healthy work environment that gives you more time to do what you do best: care.

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 offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.