University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
The Specialist Physiotherapist in Haematology and Cellular Therapies will be embedded within thetransplant service at UCLH. The post holder will be responsible for delivery and on-going evaluation of high-quality specialist prehabilitation and rehabilitation provision for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and/or CAR T-cell therapy. They will undertake objective assessment of patients within clinics and co-ordinate the provision of remotely delivered prehabilitation/rehabilitation input, predominately via online group exercise sessions. They will provide expert level clinical practice within the fields of physiotherapy and cancer rehabilitation, promoting the role of exercise and embedding the principles of supported self-management.
The post-holder will work clinically alongside medical and clinical nurse specialist colleagues todeliver prehabilitation and rehabilitation within the stem cell transplant/CAR T-cell pathways. Theywill work predominately within the outpatient setting, with input into the inpatient setting as required, providing input and liaison between medical, therapies and other teams involved in the management of patients during hospital admission for transplant/CAR T therapy. This post will also have a particular focus on real-world data collection and service evaluation and would be ideal for an experienced physiotherapist interested in developing skills in research.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Physiotherapist in Haematology and Cellular Therapies will be embedded within thetransplant service at UCLH. The post holder will be responsible for delivery and on-going evaluation of high-quality specialist prehabilitation and rehabilitation provision for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and/or CAR T-cell therapy. They will undertake objective assessment of patients within clinics and co-ordinate the provision of remotely delivered prehabilitation/rehabilitation input, predominately via online group exercise sessions. They will provide expert level clinical practice within the fields of physiotherapy and cancer rehabilitation, promoting the role of exercise and embedding the principles of supported self-management.
The post-holder will work clinically alongside medical and clinical nurse specialist colleagues todeliver prehabilitation and rehabilitation within the stem cell transplant/CAR T-cell pathways.
They will work predominately within the outpatient setting, with input into the inpatient setting as required, providing input and liaison between medical, therapies and other teams involved in the management of patients during hospital admission for transplant/CAR T therapy. This post will also have a particular focus on real-world data collection and service evaluation and would be ideal for an experienced physiotherapist interested in developing skills in research.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
- Good written and spoken English
Desirable
- Higher degree or postgraduate modules in an area related to sciences or research
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration/work experience as a physiotherapist in the acute inpatient and outpatient setting, including:
- Experience assessing and treating people with cancer
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex cancer related problems Previous NHS experience as a Physiotherapist.
- Evidence of working independently without supervision, and as part of a team, to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of audit, research and service development with a desire to develop further research experience and skills
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance, framework and targets
- Evidence of relevant CPD, including attending appropriate courses
- Experience of supervising Physiotherapy staff, support staff and students Previous experience of formal presentations to MDT groups.
Desirable
- Experience leading a small team.
- Clinical experience working with adults with life-limiting conditions
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients and desire to put patients at the centre of service delivery and evaluation
- Competent in use of IT programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, MDT members and other agencies in person, over the phone and in writing
Desirable
- Ability to build and nurture key relationships and maintain networks
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Proven clinical leadership ability
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to students and undergraduates
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others
Desirable
- Experience of team building and team working skills
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Closing Date: 22 November 2026
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