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Job Summary
To provide physiotherapy expertise for patients with a cancer diagnosis awaiting cancer treatment (prehabilitation) and following cancer treatment (rehabilitation).
Job Summary
To provide physiotherapy expertise for patients with a cancer diagnosis awaiting cancer treatment (prehabilitation) and following cancer treatment (rehabilitation).
The post holder will carry out 1:1 assessments and interventions, and will lead the provision/referral into group physical activity programmes in a local gym setting. They work closely with our dietitian, and clinical support worker, the lead nurse for cancer, and teams in cancer specialties provided at Homerton.
The post holder will also lead/deliver the physical activity programme in health promotion workshops to encourage patients to live well after a cancer diagnosis.
Main duties of the job
* To provide technically specialised support to patients and carry own caseload with defined clinical area, including complex conditions.
* To carry out assessment of patients and maintain accurate patient records; use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice to formulate appropriate rehabilitation plans utilising a range of treatment skills and options, which includes gym-based or home-based rehabilitation/prehabilitation
About Us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
13 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year pro rata p.a. incl.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
293-CSEP-0589
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
London
E96SR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Essential
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
* Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Education/qualifications
Essential
* Degree in physiotherapy
* membership of the HCPC
Desirable
* educated to masters level
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience prescribing exercise /developing rehab plans for people with long term conditions
* experience of working with patients with cancer
Desirable
* Experience of leadership of a team
Person Specification
Essential
* Previous experience prescribing exercise /developing rehab plans for people with long term conditions
* experience of working with patients with cancer
Desirable
* Experience of leadership of a team
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
London
E96SR
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
London
E96SR
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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