AHP Team Lead – Oncology Services

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services within the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. The service is based across two hospital sites, with Oncology services based at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and Haemato Oncology services based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

The role provides operational management and strategic leadership for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services within the Regional Services Directorate. The service comprises of inpatient and outpatient services providing high quality person centred care to people undergoing cancer treatment. This dynamic service relies on strong leadership, forward planning and a flexible approach to ensure opportunities for service innovation are optimised.

There is a clinical element to this post with the post holder carrying a complex clinical caseload incorporating patient assessment, treatment and discharge from care, working within multi professional teams to ensure coordinated care for patients.

The post holder must be driven to improve services for people with a cancer diagnosis and lead the development of the team with a passionate and dynamic approach. Strong leadership skills and previous experience of leading audit and service development are essential. They must also provide line management and strategic direction to the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff working in the different strands of our service including the Teenage and Young Adult Service, the National Allogeneic Transplant Unit and the Interventional Cancer Pain Service.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Location based in Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
• Full time position (37 hours per week)
• Permanent Contract
• Shift pattern for this post are Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities

• Develops the AHP team within the specialty in conjunction with colleagues throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in line with service and Directorate strategic direction, incorporating patient/public involvement.
• Develops, implements and monitors clinical policies, procedures, guidelines within the specialty and initiates change accordingly.
• Interprets professional, organisational and national guidelines, procedures and policies and ensures integration into practice within the service.
• Leads senior staff and provides managerial support and advice.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues throughout NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde to ensure a standardised approach to patient care and service development.
• Demonstrates clinical leadership within team and with peers.
• Prepares and develops reports to advise Chief AHP/ Professional Leads with regard to developments within the specialty.
• Works with relevant professional leads to ensure seamless support for staff of all disciplines within the AHP Team

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience is required for this post. You must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration.
• HCPC Registered Professional.
• BSc qualification or equivalent in either Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Significant post graduate experience with relevant senior experience in speciality.
• Completed or working towards management and/or leadership training.
• A working knowledge of NHS and Professional Standards, Policies, Procedures and Clinical Guidelines.
• Experience of maintaining high standards of clinical care.
• A wide range of advanced professional and clinical knowledge and experience.
• Familiar with clinical audit/research and evaluation methods.
• Basic computer, word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise workload effectively.
• Demonstrates effective supervision, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Evidence of professional and service development.
• Flexible and positive approach to work in a challenging and demanding environment.

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities include study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Margaret Gray, Clinical Service Manager, on or email

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part time working hours will be reduced on a pro rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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