Palliative Exercise Rehab Practitioner - Part Time

NHS Jobs; Winsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days + bank holidays increasing

Pension with Life Assurance

Colleague discount across 30 stores

55p per mile for work travel

Mindful Employer Plus Charter

Job summary

Dorothy House Hospice in Wiltshire is seeking an Exercise Rehabilitation Practitioner (Band 5) to join our specialist AHP team. This part‑time post works 22.5 hours across 3 days and is pro rata for the annual salary £32,073–£39,043.

You will assess patients, develop personalised rehabilitation programmes and deliver evidence‑based exercise interventions to support independence and quality of life within a multidisciplinary team. Interviews in early November.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering rehabilitative exercise for palliative care patients.
• Ability to assess patients and develop personalised rehab plans.
• Willingness to support students and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients and developing personalised rehabilitation and exercise programmes.
• Delivering evidence-based exercise interventions to support independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Working closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Support Assistants to provide coordinated care.
• Supporting patients, families and carers through practical and emotional support as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Managing referrals and supporting the effective delivery of rehabilitative palliative care services.
• Facilitating education, self-management strategies and exercise programmes for patients and carers.
• Supporting students and volunteers and contributing to their development where appropriate.
• Contributing to audit, quality improvement, service development and research-informed practice.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring high standards of professional practice and governance.

Skills

Rehabilitation

Exercise prescription

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient support

Job description

Dorothy House Hospice in Wiltshire is seeking an Exercise Rehabilitation Practitioner (Band 5) to join our specialist AHP team. This part‑time post works 22.5 hours across 3 days and is pro rata for the annual salary £32,073–£39,043.

You will assess patients, develop personalised rehabilitation programmes and deliver evidence‑based exercise interventions to support independence and quality of life within a multidisciplinary team. Interviews in early November.