Physiotherapist (Bank)

St David’s Hospice; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity providing specialist care in the United Kingdom seeks a compassionate Bank Physiotherapist. The role involves flexible work supporting palliative rehabilitation services, assessing clinical caseloads, and designing therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and experience in palliative rehabilitation. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families across multiple hospice sites.

Qualifications

• Experience working in palliative rehabilitation or community settings.
• Knowledge of current palliative care issues.
• Proven experience in delivering therapeutic groups.
• Experience in clinical governance and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage a clinical caseload of palliative care patients.
• Design and lead patient-focused therapeutic groups.
• Collaborate with Allied Health Professionals for integrated care.
• Provide education and training on palliative rehabilitation.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent rehabilitation assessment and treatment skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to teach, coach, and empower patients, families, and colleagues

Effective time management and caseload prioritisation skills

Compassionate and motivated to deliver high-quality patient care

Ability to innovate within service delivery

Ability to manage conflict and unmet expectations effectively

Education

Professional Qualification or Degree in Physiotherapy

State registration with HCPC

Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care or related field

Advanced care planning training

Job description

Are you looking for a role that offers flexibility while making a real difference in peoples lives? At St Davids Hospice, we provide exceptional care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and were seeking compassionate Bank Physiotherapists to join our team.

This is an opportunity to work on a flexible basis, supporting our growing rehabilitative services. Youll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering therapeutic interventions that empower patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who will:

• Assess and manage a clinical caseload of palliative care patients across hospice services.
• Design and lead patient-focused therapeutic groups to improve physical function and quality of life.
• Collaborate with Allied Health Professionals and external services to ensure seamless, integrated care.
• Provide education and training to staff and stakeholders on palliative rehabilitation.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

St Davids Hospice is a local charity providing specialist care for adults with life-limiting illnesses or in need of end-of-life care, as well as support for their families. Each year, we impact the lives of over 1,000 people across Conwy, Gwynedd, and Anglesey.

Our services include 24/7 care, Day Therapy Centres offering patient care and bereavement support, and Inpatient Unit in Llandudno, providing symptom control, respite, and end-of-life care.

People are at the heart of everything we do, with integrity and care shaping our culture.

Job responsibilities

• Job Title: Physiotherapist
• Responsible to: Director of Care/Medical Director
• Accountable to: Director of Care
• Responsible for: N/A

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:This Physiotherapist role is central to delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patientswith life-limiting illnesses at St Davids Hospice.As part of the multidisciplinary clinical team, you will lead therapeutic interventions thatempower patients and their families.Your work will directly impact patient outcomes and help shape the future of ourrehabilitative services as we continue to grow and expand.

DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:The role involves direct supervision of assistant therapy staff and volunteers whereappropriate.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to palliative care rehabilitationand healthcare standards.Manage resources efficiently and within the allocated departmental budget for therapyservices.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care & Rehabilitation

• Assess and manage a clinical caseload of palliative care patients across all Hospiceservices.
• Develop and lead patient-focused therapeutic groups aimed at improving physicalfunction and quality of life.
• Coordinate patient care, providing seamless access to ongoing support forpatients, families, and professionals.
• Conduct holistic needs assessments, planning, and evaluating individualised careand rehabilitation programs.
• Ensure patients and their families are fully informed about all availablerehabilitative services and resources.

Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Collaborate with the wider Allied Health Professionals (AHP) team, includingoccupational therapy, counselling, and complementary therapies, to provideintegrated care.
• Act as a patient advocate in multidisciplinary meetings, representing the palliativerehabilitation perspective.
• Liaise with statutory and third-sector OT and physiotherapy services to ensurecontinuity of care.

Education & Service Development

• Deliver specialist education and training to internal staff, healthcare professionals,and external stakeholders involved in palliative rehabilitation.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of rehabilitative services, ensuringadherence to clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Participate in service reviews and quality audits to drive continuous improvement.

Leadership & Professional Development

• Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of palliative rehabilitative care.
• Support the professional development of all staff and volunteers within your areaof responsibility.
• Take personal responsibility for your ongoing professional development,maintaining up-to-date knowledge of palliative rehabilitation practices.

Quality & Innovation

• Contribute to the collection and evaluation of service data, providing evidence ofproductivity, outcomes, and quality.
• Promote patient feedback and public experience as tools for service innovationand change.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification or Degree in Physiotherapy
• State registration with HCPC
• Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care or related field
• Advanced care planning training

Experience

• Experience working in palliative rehabilitation or community settings
• Knowledge of current palliative care issues
• Proven experience in delivering therapeutic groups
• Experience in clinical governance and service improvement

Skills and attributes

• Excellent rehabilitation assessment and treatment skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to teach, coach, and empower patients, families, and colleagues
• Effective time management and caseload prioritisation skills
• Compassionate and motivated to deliver high-quality patient care
• Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel across hospice sites
• Ability to innovate within service delivery
• Ability to manage conflict and unmet expectations effectively

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.