Physiotherapist

Springhill Hospice; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Milnrow is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join their Specialist Palliative Care team. The role involves delivering high-quality physiotherapy to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive working environment, competitive pension scheme, and comprehensive employee benefits, including flexible working options. This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual passionate about enhancing patient care in a palliative setting.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday plus 10 bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A diploma/degree in Physiotherapy is essential.
• Previous experience working with palliative care patients is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide palliative physiotherapy interventions to patients in a community setting.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Specialist Palliative Care Community service.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to this role.

The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the multi–disciplinary clinical team in the provision of a high-quality physiotherapy service to patients with life limiting illness, addressing and providing palliative physiotherapy interventions to patients in a Community setting and, where appropriate, within the Inpatient and Day Hospice units.

At Springhill Hospice we pride ourselves on our compassionate and dedicated staff who constantly go above and beyond for our patients and their families and visitors. We invest in our employees to ensure our workforce is the best it can be and provide the following generous benefits to ensure our staff feel valued and appreciated:

• We have adapted elements of the NHS's Agenda for Change across the whole Hospice organisation
• Springhill pension scheme, employee contribution 6% and 14% contribution from the Hospice. Options for existing NHS members to stay in the NHS pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus 10 bank holidays (pro rota for part time)
• Subsidised meals at the Hospice
• Family friendly polices and flexible working opportunities
• Training and development
• Equal opportunities employer
• Free parking (Main Hospice site and The Huboffice)
• Easy access via public transport
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts and benefits

Desired skills and experience

A diploma/degree in Physiotherapy is essential, as is previous experience of working with palliative care patients. Previous Hospice experience, whilst not essential, is desirable.

The successful candidate must be a car owner with a clean driving licence.

Additional information

For more information, an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Nazma Ahmad, Community Service Manager on 01706 752360 or email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Thursday 4th December 2025
Interview date: Thursday 18th December 2025

Key information

Location: Springhill Hospice

Hours: 22.5hrs per week (Worked over 3-4 days)

Please submit your CV (setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements) alongside a cover letter telling us why you feel you are suitable for this role, in particular, explaining how you fulfil the requirements set out in the Person Specification.

Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Form (see link below)and return with your CV and Cover Letter.

This allows us to see if there are any unfair barriers to becoming a Springhill Hospice employee and whether there are any changes that we could make to encourage a more diverse field of applicants to apply. You can select ‘prefer not to say’ to any question you do not wish to answer. The information you provide will not be used as part of the selection process and will not be seen by the interview panel.

If you require any assistance regarding the application process, please telephone the HR Team, on 01706 649920 or email [e-mail]

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone is different, and we value the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality services. We therefore encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.

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