Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For this B6 specialist Therapy post the applicant should have a broad range of clinical experience with the ability to treat patients with care, compassion, and dignity. The successful applicant will be supporting a dedicated Cancer Care therapy team to maximise physical function and well-being whilst facilitating timely discharge.  The team work jointly with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide a high standard of care to all patients, which will include end-of-life care.   

The successful applicant should have relevant clinical experience with a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in the care of patients with a wide range of cancer pathologies, including both oncology and haematology. An understanding of working in Cancer Care is essential and recent NHS experience is desirable. The physiotherapy applicant must have respiratory skills (including NIV awareness) or be willing to undertake the appropriate training and participate in the twilight and on-call physiotherapy rota. 

The successful applicant should have a desire to develop their leadership skills and knowledge in the care of patients with a wide range of pathologies. Excellent support will be given towards continual learning and professional development, including undertaking quality improvement projects, service development and audits.    

The applicant will be expected to lead the therapy team in the absence of the Band 7’s and to be involved in service development, staff and student supervision, the development of Band 4-5 therapy staff and co-ordinating in-service training.   

The UHS Therapy services department runs a 7-day service, using a rota system for weekend/Bank Holiday working with Physiotherapy participation in the On-call out of hours acute respiratory service. Currently, the Cancer Care Therapy team offer a 6-day service Monday-Saturday.  

 
As well as meeting the person specification the postholder will also need the following specific skills, experience and knowledge, that can be demonstrated in their application and practically at interview: 

Essential: 

Post-graduate experience working with patients with a Cancer diagnosis 

Postgraduate experience of working with end-of-life patients 

Postgraduate experience within a variety of areas e.g. Orthopaedics, Medicine, Elderly Care, Neurology 

Proven knowledge of cancer treatments, side effects and implications for therapy input 

Clear written reasoning for wanting to work in this specialist field on application form 

Clear understanding of NHS systems 

Able to demonstrate an awareness of own well-being.   

Experience of supervising and supporting staff and students.  

Experience in assessing and ordering complex equipment and knowledge in assessing complex functional tasks 

 
If you are a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking to further your career in Cancer Care, we would love to hear from you. We welcome questions and informal contact prior to application and interview.  

Please note:
Interviews will be held in person only due to practical element, and no alternative virtual option will be given.
Interview date is 21st April 2026
No CV applications will be accepted.
The advert may close early if applications are plentiful.

If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email [email protected]