Physiotherapist - Bradford Community

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Physiotherapist to join its Outstanding CQC rated Hospice in Bradford. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality palliative care within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patients receive essential symptom control and rehabilitation support. The position comes with a competitive salary, a commitment to professional development, and numerous employee perks.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Industry leading training programs

Season ticket loan

Defined contribution pension scheme

Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and navigation systems

Introduce a friend scheme

Marie Curie Blue Light Card benefits

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• Must be MCSP/HCPC Registered.
• Driving license and access to own vehicle is essential.
• Evidence of continued learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy services to patients with specialist palliative care needs.
• Ensure effective communication within the multidisciplinary team.
• Focus on symptom control, rehabilitation, and maintaining quality of life.

Skills

Palliative Care Experience

Effective Communication

Physiotherapy Interventions

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Registered Physiotherapist on HCPC register

Job description

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our New Community Allied Health Professional Team based at our Outstanding CQC rated Hospice in Bradford. This role is perfect for anyone seeking a career in palliative care, where they can truly make a difference

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Outreach multidisciplinary team, you will ensure effective communication and foster close working relationships with all team members, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of physiotherapy interventions.

About us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 3,500 staff and 5,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have leftEveryone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting for a Physiotherapist to join our new Allied Health Professional Team based at our Outstanding CQC rated Hospice in Bradford.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 6 £37,338 to £44,962 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term 2 years

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Based:Marie Curie Bradford Hospice and surrounding community

Closing date:14th July 2025

As a Physiotherapist within the new Allied Health Professional team, you will be an integral part of a specialist multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing holistic palliative care. You will deliver high-quality physiotherapy services to patients in the community, whether in their own homes or care homes. These patients are referred to Marie Curie due to their specialist palliative care needs.

The primary focus of this role is on symptom control, rehabilitation, and maintaining quality of life and independence at home. You will provide physiotherapy to patients with specialist palliative care needs, including those with complex conditions such as MND and COPD.

As a member of the Outreach multidisciplinary team, you will ensure effective communication and foster close working relationships with all team members, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of physiotherapy interventions.

What we are looking for:

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• MCSP/HCPC Registered
• Palliative Care Experience
• Experience of working in community AHP team supporting palliative patients and people with long term conditions.
• Evidence of continued learning
• Driving license and access to own vehicle is essential

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [e-mail]

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Experience

• Wide range of post qualification experience including therapeutic, interventional, and supportive treatments.
• Experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting
• Experience of working Hospice / community setting

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist on HCPC register.
• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Ability to demonstrate continued professional
• development
• Clinical supervisor
• Complementary Therapy skills

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.