Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist working across Inpatient oncology areas at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust. This will involve rotating between Critical Care and Surgery, and medical and clinical oncology wards. As a rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist you will gain experience in critical care, surgery, neuro rehabilitation, metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC), haematology and general oncology.
Benefits
* Learning and development
* Coaching and mentoring
* Access to funding available for CPD and Leadership courses
* Working within award-winning multi-disciplinary teams
Main duties of the job
* To assess and treat oncology inpatients within the Christie utilising clinical reasoning and clinical skills with guidance and supervision from Senior Physiotherapists.
* To deliver a high standard of therapy intervention to individuals following cancer surgery and treatments, and those for supportive or palliative care.
* To contribute to the emergency on call rota, including overnight and weekend working.
* To contribute to learning and development in the rehabilitation department by participating in the In-service training rota.
* To contribute to the clinical supervision of physiotherapy students.
* To participate in flexible working to cover shift, evening, weekend, and bank holiday services as required which may include 6 day working.
About Us
The Christie is one of Europe\'s leading cancer centres, based in Manchester. We serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire and have a national profile with referrals from across the country. We provide radiotherapy, chemotherapy, highly specialist surgery, and a wide range of support and diagnostic services, and are active in cancer research and clinical trials.
Details
* Date posted: 21 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 413-99692-CSSS-MS
* Job locations: Physiotherapy - E00269, Manchester, M20 4BX
Job Description and Responsibilities
* To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement treatment plans in a manner that respects privacy, dignity and individuality.
* To rotate as part of the Band 5 rotation programme.
* To be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in MDT meetings and joint working, including integrated working.
* To ensure effective internal and external two-way communication with patients, carers and all other medical, health and social care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
* To carry out generic therapy assessments identifying and ordering appropriate equipment for discharge with guidance from senior physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
* To maintain accurate professional documentation in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and local policies and procedures.
* To liaise regularly with senior colleagues regarding caseloads, treatment progression and ongoing care.
* To assist where necessary in the provision of cover for the department in times of annual leave or sickness.
* To assess patients for specialist equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, hoists and walking aids).
* To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all physiotherapy equipment and ensure that assistants, physiotherapy students, carers and other health care professionals attain competency prior to use.
* To produce timely and informative reports and discharge summaries for other agencies to ensure effective and seamless pathways of care.
* To be involved with facilitating appropriate discharge planning alongside other MDT members.
* To contribute to the evening and weekend on-call respiratory rota once competencies within this area have been demonstrated and assessed by the senior respiratory team.
* To participate in flexible working to cover shifts, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required (may include 6 day working).
Professional and Organisational
* To comply with the rules of professional conduct set out by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and to remain professional, legally responsible, and accountable for all aspects of your own work.
* To stay up to date with developments through ongoing continuous professional development.
* To work within the policies, procedures and standards of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
* To participate in in-service training, audits, and continuous improvement activities.
* To contribute to clinical governance and risk management and ensure treatments are based on best available evidence.
* To attend relevant training and complete annual appraisals and a Personal Development Plan.
* To work with others to monitor and develop clinical and professional skills and to teach and advise carers and other health professionals.
* To be responsible for a designated area of work as agreed with physiotherapy team leaders and to manage workload and equipment accordingly.
* To comply with mandatory training and the organisation’s values and behaviours.
Person Specification
* Essential – Qualifications
o Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent or expectation of gaining qualification by summer 2025
o HCPC Registration
* Desirable – Experience
o Experience of oncology
* Essential – Experience
o Experience of working in NHS, including as a student
o Experience in a range of physiotherapy settings during student placements or as a Band 5
o Experience in treating patients across core areas of respiratory, neurology and musculoskeletal
o Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
* Essential – Skills
o Ability to independently manage a caseload, prioritise and manage time
o Ability to liaise effectively within the MDT
o Ability to motivate patients and other staff
o Clinical reasoning
o Basic IT skills
o Good written and verbal communication
* Essential – Knowledge
o Understanding of the role of a Band 5 Physiotherapist
o Knowledge of audit tools and clinical governance
* Essential – Values
o Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours
* Other
o Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, flexibility in work patterns, patient confidentiality, promote Physiotherapy within The Christie, and on-call rota availability
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) may be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Sponsorship and Registration
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers and UK Visas and Immigration guidance as applicable.
Employer details
The Christie NHS FT – Physiotherapy - E00269, Manchester, M20 4BX
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