Job overview
Dear Candidate,
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist to join our Specialist Oncology and Haematology Therapy Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and forward‑thinking team delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care across complex specialist pathways.
The service provides a responsive, integrated therapy model primarily supporting patients with oncology and haematology conditions through specialised therapy input, with additional support to cancer surgery, renal and transplant pathways as service demand requires.
The role will span both inpatient wards and also provide targeted community follow‑up for patients who meet defined clinical criteria, where this is required to support safe discharge, continuity of care and reduce the risk of avoidable readmission.
Working as part of a multi‑professional team, the post holder will deliver high‑quality physiotherapy and rehabilitation, supporting recovery during and after cancer treatment and managing patients with complex long‑term conditions in line with best practice and emerging evidence.
This post is suitable for Physiotherapists seeking to develop specialist skills or experienced Band Physiotherapists ready to progress to a Band role. Strong clinical supervision, development opportunities and support aligned with Trust values are provided.
With best wishes,
Dhruti Desai - Team Lead Physiotherapist
Joanne Watson - Deputy Head of Therapies
Main duties of the job Job summary
·To deliver high‑quality, safe and effective physiotherapy services primarily to oncology and haematology patients, working as part of a cohesive multi‑professional team, with flexibility to support renal and surgical specialties as service need arises.
·The role will span both inpatient wards and also provide targeted community follow‑up for patients who meet defined clinical criteria, where this is required to support safe discharge, continuity of care and reduce the risk of avoidable readmission.
·To work collaboratively with patients and their carers to undertake comprehensive assessment, goal setting and treatment planning, with the aim of maximising independence, function and quality of life.
·To provide clinical supervision, teaching and support to junior physiotherapists, therapy support workers and physiotherapy students, contributing to workforce development and learning.
·To actively contribute to service development through participation in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit and research activities.
·To demonstrate flexibility to support weekend working and on‑call arrangements, if and when required, in accordance with service needs.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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