Specialist Physiotherapist - Oncology

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The closing date is 06 October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6

Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Cancer Prehabilitation Service within

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. This newly funded post will support the continued development and expansion of oncology prehabilitationservices, helping patients optimise their physical health and wellbeing before,during and after cancer treatment. The role will initially support established

Cancer pathways whilst contributing to the expansion of services intocolorectal cancer pathways. You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based interventions that improve treatment readiness, recovery, quality of life and patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an innovative and developing service that is aligned to national personalised cancer care priorities.

Thepost holder will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment,exercise prescription, rehabilitation, nutrition and wellbeing advice for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Working closely with the Prehabilitation Lead, you will manage a specialist caseload, deliver both face-to-face and telephone/virtual interventions, and contribute to the ongoing development ofcancer prehabilitation pathways across the Trust. Key responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive patient assessments, developing personalised exercise and rehabilitation programmes, supporting multidisciplinary team working,collecting outcome data, participating in service evaluation and quality improvement projects, and contributing to education and workforce development activities.

The successful candidate will also provide supervision and supportto the Band 4 Prehabilitation Assistant Practitioner and play an active role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that improves treatment tolerance, reduces complications, enhances recovery and improves patient outcomes.

One Team One Trust
- There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our work forces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

• Fitness Centre (SRH)
• libraries at both hospital sites
• chaplaincy support
• access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements

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FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC State Registration
• Continuing Professional Development - including
• evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office modalities
• Evidence of post-graduate competence, knowledge and skills.
• An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements, and NHS standing
• Post graduate…