Bank Oncology Physiotherapist

Location: The Christie Private Care, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX

Contract type: Bank

Pay: Bank hourly rate between £27.77ph – £42.77 dependent upon shift. Rates inclusive of WTR include indicative additional amount separately payable on claiming accrued annual leave. WTR is calculated on the average hourly pay rate over the preceding 52 weeks and may therefore differ from the amount included in the above WTR rates.

We are looking for a Bank Physiotherapist to join our Specialist Oncology AHP team at The Christie Private Care (TCPC), currently rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC. This is a unique opportunity to join our clinically advanced, motivated and compassionate team, whose focus above all else is to ensure the delivery of exceptional care.

As a Bank Physiotherapist, you’ll be part of a close-knit team consisting of 2 advanced physiotherapists, physiotherapy lead, other bank physiotherapists, an advanced dietitian, a dietetic lead and complementary therapists. Day to day you will co‑coordinate and deliver a tailored in‑patient and out‑patient physiotherapy service to private patients in our care, whilst having the opportunity to develop your skillset with the area of oncology and contribute to service development at TCPC.

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. To others, this may just be a Bank role, but to us, you’re a valued member of our team, a team that improves lives on a daily basis.

What you’ll bring:

• HCPC Registration
• Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Post registration experience working with cancer patients
• Post registration broad clinical experience- surgery, cardiorespiratory, ITU / CCU, general medicine, neurology, musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Desirable:

• Additional training within the area of oncology
• Advanced communication skills
• Experience working with breast cancer patients
• Experience working with gynaecological cancer patients
• Lymphoedema training / experience
• Scar therapy training / experience
• Experience of collaborating in audit and / or research.
• Knowledge of cancer, its impact and management

Who are HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we offer the chance to broaden your clinical knowledge and thanks to our exceptional clinician to patient ratios, a healthy work environment that gives you more time to do what you do best: care.

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.