Band 5 Physiotherapist

NHS; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A compassionate healthcare provider in Macclesfield is looking for a Physiotherapist to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced practitioners to engage in palliative care. Responsibilities include patient assessment and treatment, documentation, and collaboration with the clinical team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a degree in physiotherapy. The position is part-time and flexible with competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Elderly Care / Musculo-Skeletal e.g. Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Neurology.
• Palliative Care experience is desirable.
• Experience delivering group work can be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• Establish suitability of patients for treatment.
• Maintain documentation of patient interventions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Advanced IT skills

Ability to manage own caseload

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Physiotherapist wanting to further their experience in palliative and end of life care.

The Hospice Physiotherapist role represents a development opportunity for a newly qualified Physiotherapist or a new challenge for an experienced Band 5 Physiotherapist.

About Us

East Cheshire Hospice has been caring for people living with life-limiting illnesses since 1988. We put our patients, their carers or families at the centre of everything we do, and our expert medical treatment is only the start of the holistic care we provide.

Our Hospice is a warm and welcoming place for everyone, no matter their background or beliefs. We provide compassionate care in a peaceful, supportive environment, where every individual is treated with dignity, kindness and respect.

Details

Date posted: 01 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: B0047-25-0005

Job locations: Millbank Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3DR

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Duties

• To act as an autonomous practitioner, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment, with the support and mentoring of a senior physiotherapist
• Establish suitability of patients for treatment and continually review patients via assessment
• Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients according to ECH policies and processes
• Apply clinical reasoning skills and implement an evidence-based plan of management (including issuing of equipment) with patients consent
• Maintain adequate documentation of patients interventions using EMIS and ECH documentation systems, complying with CSP standards, evaluate outcomes and modify treatment as appropriate
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, families and/or their carers, adapting communication methods where required
• Work effectively as part of the Therapies and wider clinical team
• Carry out appropriate interventions with patients ensuring treatments are modified in line with patients changing needs/abilities
• Link in with MDT where required through handovers re: patient progress and discharge planning and link in with external agencies to ensure effective joint working or discharge liaison
• Lead patient focused therapeutic groups
• Support the provision of in-house training for ECH staff
• Maintain own competencies to practice, through CPD
• Maintain appropriate statistics and records
• Undertake other duties as may be required and which are commensurate with the post and grade

Control of Infection

Prevention and management of infection is the responsibility of all members of staff and volunteers working at East Cheshire Hospice and forms an integral element of patient safety programmes. Where control of infection regimes are in force they are to be complied with at all times and staff are reminded of the importance of maintaining a high standard of personal and environmental hygiene and to follow local protocols.

We are inclusive

We believe that equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right for everyone, and that diversity within our organisation and our community is a strength to be valued, promoted and developed. Being a part of and supporting such a diverse community, it is vital that our staff team represents the community in which we work. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and backgrounds irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We understand that people perform better when they can be themselves and that by creating an environment that includes everyone, our staff will perform to their full potential. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Elderly Care / Musculo-Skeletal e.g. Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Neurology

Desirable

• Palliative Care experience
• Experience delivering group work

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relate to people at all levels
• Advanced IT skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to manage own caseload

Desirable

• Experience of discharge planning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Employer details

Employer name: East Cheshire Hospice

Address: Millbank Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3DR

Employer's website: https://www.eastcheshirehospice.org.uk/