Highly Specialised Physiotherapist | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 pa. pro-rata inclusive of HCAS (20%) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7737922/200-7737922-DE-PT |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist with a passion for oncology and haematology to join our established inpatient team.The successful applicant should demonstrate a strong foundation in rehabilitation skills,considering the impact and consequences of cancer and its treatments, to provide individualised, patient centred, evidenced based practice to support patients with their inpatient rehabilitation and guide discharge planning.
In this role, you will have a clinical and leadership role, collaborating closely with a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to lead the team covering the inpatient oncology, haematology and infectious diseases wards.The team is dedicated and motivated to promoting service improvement and innovation in physiotherapy. The post holder will have the opportunity to share their expertise by leading in-service training and will be responsible for the support and development of junior staff and students.
The post holder will have the opportunity to participate and lead in quality improvement and service improvement projects, supported by the clinical lead. They will receive regular supervision and be encouraged to develop existing skills and lead the way in new practice.
The successful applicant should demonstrate excellent communication skills and teamworking abilities. The haemoncology therapy team works closely with other therapy disciplines, clinical nurse specialists, the ward nursing staff and the medical team. There will be opportunities for joint working with other members of the MDT within this role.
This post is part of an enhanced weekend working service and the post holder will be expected to work night on calls. This position is a fixed term post until 31stMarch 2027, but we hope there will be opportunities in the future for the creation of a substantive role within the department.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest teaching hospitals, located in Tooting, South West London. Renowned for its specialist services, including major trauma, neurology, cardiac care, and cancer treatment, St George’s is a leading centre for research, education, and innovation. The hospital serves a diverse population and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and supporting staff development within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Our Haemoncology Therapy Team is a small, friendly, and supportive group working collaboratively with colleagues across oncology, haematology, and infectious diseases. We pride ourselves on an ethos that encourages team learning, professional development, and shared problem-solving within this complex and rewarding clinical area.
Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where patient care, innovation, and staff growth are at the heart of everything we do.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
This advert closes on Friday 13 Feb 2026
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