Band 7 Physiotherapist - Cancer Rehabilitation (Exercise Team)
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £58,133 - £65,261 p.a. inclusive of HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE1 9RT |
| Company: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7913190/196-LIS10400M |
Summary
A Vacancy at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you motivated and passionate about supporting people with a cancer diagnosis to be more active throughout their cancer journey?
We are seeking a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our Clinical Exercise and Physical Activity Team within Guy’s Cancer Physiotherapy Service. This post offers an exciting career development opportunity for a clinician with experience—or a strong interest—in clinical exercise, physical activity, and cancer rehabilitation.
Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation for adults living with and beyond cancer, supporting patients to remain fit for treatment and active throughout the cancer journey. The Exercise and Physical Activity Team provides specialist rehabilitation services at Guy’s Cancer for patients treated at the centre across South East London.
We deliver a range of services including group-based exercise programmes and one-to-one rehabilitation, both virtually and within our dedicated rehabilitation gym. The team is also actively involved in research and real-world implementation, contributing to the advancement of exercise oncology practice.
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously, undertaking comprehensive and holistic assessments, and developing tailored treatment plans. You will demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, alongside a strong commitment to service development and collaborative working with key stakeholders.
• To provide physiotherapy leadership for the Clinical Exercise and Physical Activity team at GSTFT. The Team consist of Physiotherapists and Advanced Technical Instructors.
• To lead in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients in the out-patient setting who are with a primary diagnosis of cancer including those who have highly complex and / or chronic presentations
• Determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and to maintain associated records, as an autonomous practitioner.
• To take a lead role in the further development of the clinical exercise and physical activity service.
• To lead on data collection and evaluation of the exercise and physical activity service
• To take a lead role and be responsible for operational management, staff development, implementation of the exercise and physical activity interventions and to set and monitor standards of practice, including delivering on service developments and research deliverables.
Our offer to you
At Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), we are proud to uphold our values as a well-established and prestigious organisation, and as a member of King’s Health Partners. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation, supporting people living with and beyond cancer to optimise their physical function and achieve what matters most to them.
We are equally committed to supporting your development and career progression. We offer:
• Support from experienced Clinical Team Leaders and Clinical Managers across professions
• Annual appraisal and Personal Development Review (PDR)
• Structured in-service training programmes and regular supervision
• Opportunities to engage in research, audit, service evaluation, and service development
• Strong links with universities and academic partners
• Support to develop your teaching, presentation, and leadership skills
Please refer to the attached job description for full details.
For more information on the role please contact:
Nicola Peat - Consultant Physiotherapist - Cancer Rehabilitation,
Email: nicola.peat1@nhs.net - also available to arrange a telephone call with you.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Apr 2026
Are you motivated and passionate about supporting people with a cancer diagnosis to be more active throughout their cancer journey?
We are seeking a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our Clinical Exercise and Physical Activity Team within Guy’s Cancer Physiotherapy Service. This post offers an exciting career development opportunity for a clinician with experience—or a strong interest—in clinical exercise, physical activity, and cancer rehabilitation.
Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation for adults living with and beyond cancer, supporting patients to remain fit for treatment and active throughout the cancer journey. The Exercise and Physical Activity Team provides specialist rehabilitation services at Guy’s Cancer for patients treated at the centre across South East London.
We deliver a range of services including group-based exercise programmes and one-to-one rehabilitation, both virtually and within our dedicated rehabilitation gym. The team is also actively involved in research and real-world implementation, contributing to the advancement of exercise oncology practice.
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously, undertaking comprehensive and holistic assessments, and developing tailored treatment plans. You will demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, alongside a strong commitment to service development and collaborative working with key stakeholders.
• To provide physiotherapy leadership for the Clinical Exercise and Physical Activity team at GSTFT. The Team consist of Physiotherapists and Advanced Technical Instructors.
• To lead in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients in the out-patient setting who are with a primary diagnosis of cancer including those who have highly complex and / or chronic presentations
• Determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and to maintain associated records, as an autonomous practitioner.
• To take a lead role in the further development of the clinical exercise and physical activity service.
• To lead on data collection and evaluation of the exercise and physical activity service
• To take a lead role and be responsible for operational management, staff development, implementation of the exercise and physical activity interventions and to set and monitor standards of practice, including delivering on service developments and research deliverables.
Our offer to you
At Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), we are proud to uphold our values as a well-established and prestigious organisation, and as a member of King’s Health Partners. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation, supporting people living with and beyond cancer to optimise their physical function and achieve what matters most to them.
We are equally committed to supporting your development and career progression. We offer:
• Support from experienced Clinical Team Leaders and Clinical Managers across professions
• Annual appraisal and Personal Development Review (PDR)
• Structured in-service training programmes and regular supervision
• Opportunities to engage in research, audit, service evaluation, and service development
• Strong links with universities and academic partners
• Support to develop your teaching, presentation, and leadership skills
Please refer to the attached job description for full details.
For more information on the role please contact:
Nicola Peat - Consultant Physiotherapist - Cancer Rehabilitation,
Email: nicola.peat1@nhs.net - also available to arrange a telephone call with you.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Apr 2026