Bank Physiotherapist

Sue Ryder Duchess Of Kent Hospice; Ledston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Death in Service benefit

Staff discount

Induction & development

Job summary

Sue Ryder Duchess Of Kent Hospice invites applications for a Bank Physiotherapist in Headingley. The role is part-time with flexible working; starting with a base of £22.96 per hour dependant on experience and a 30% enhancement on weekends.

The post is based at Wheatfields Hospice, Grove Road, Headingley, LS6 2AE, and includes DBS and UK registration requirements. You will assess and plan to optimise function and independence, coordinate with carers and other professionals, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy required.
• Current and valid HCPC registration required.
• Current registration with a professional body (e.g. CSP) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess service user needs to optimise independence and physical function.
• Devising a formal physiotherapy plan for families and carers.
• Promote choice and review to enhance patient experience and raise concerns as needed.
• Liaise with other health and social care professionals and volunteers in plan delivery.

Skills

Tailor therapy interventions

Clear communication

Knowledge of accessibility

Education

Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Professional body registration (CSP)

Job description

Bank Physiotherapist
Sue Ryder, Wheatfields Hospice, Grove Road, Headingley, LS6 2AE

Salary: £22.96 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement weekends

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Closing date: 03 November 2026

Main duties of the job

Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Physiotherapist to help us get there.

You will be responsible for

• Assessment of service user needs in relation particularly to optimising independence and physical function, and symptom control
• Devising a formal plan for families and carers to provide physiotherapy interventions as part of overall care
• Promoting choice in all aspects of clinical practice reviewing and making suggestions to enhance the service user experience and enabling concerns and complaints to be raised freely by service user and their representatives
• To liaise and communicate with other health and social care professionals and volunteers in the planning and delivery of physiotherapy

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current and valid Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
• Current registration with professional body (e.g. CSP)

Desirable

• Manual handling trainer qualification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to tailor therapy interventions to individual needs and capabilities
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Knowledge of accessibility, safe handling, and mobility aids

Desirable

• Experience with lymphoedema or malignant disease

Benefits

• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website: www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/ OR www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/

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 known as 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).

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer

We support the Offer an Interview scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support.

Support contact

If you need support with your application or interview, please contact [e-mail].

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.