Senior Physiotherapist - Community

NHS; Esher; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Band 6 Physiotherapist for their Hospice at Home service. This role emphasizes providing high-quality physiotherapy to patients in their homes, supporting their comfort and well-being during critical times. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physiotherapy, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in community settings. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Several years post graduate experience required.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary team working within a healthcare environment.
• Post-registration experience in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Band 6 Physiotherapist focusing on home care.
• Provide high-quality specialist physiotherapy input.
• Support from Senior Specialist Physiotherapist and team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job summary

About the Hospice at Home team:

Is care at your core? It is at ours. Palliative and end of life is a time when care really matters. We support our clinical staff to be the difference in these precious days: with outstanding patient to carer ratios. With time to build valued relationships with your patients, their families and friends.

Our Hospice at Home service brings the skills and expertise of our highly trained and dedicated specialist team directly into our patients homes. This allows patients, their families, and carers access to the vital support they need at home, when time matters most.

Main duties of the job

Were looking for a caring and enthusiastic Physiotherapist with particular emphasis on the needs of patients in their own homes. You will work independently with the support of the Senior Specialist Physiotherapist and other members of the Hospice at Home team. You will work within defined protocols to facilitate and provide high quality specialist Physiotherapy input as reflected by the Princess Alice Hospice philosophy.

A pleasant, calm manner as well as excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills are essential for this role.

You should have a degree or diploma in Physiotherapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

About us

About us:

Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex:

Please note: Our vacancies are subject to eligibility to work in the UK. We are a small organisation with limited funds and therefore, we are not able to employ you if you are outside the UK as we are not able to obtain a work permit or visa sponsorship on your behalf.

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,303 to £48,402 a year Per annum full-time - pro-rated for part-time, depending on exp

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0024-25-0005

Job locations

West End Lane

Esher

Surrey

KT10 8NA

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as a Band 6 Physiotherapist with particular emphasis on the needs ofpatients in their own homes. The post holder will work independently with support of the SeniorSpecialist Physiotherapist and other members of the Hospice at Home locality team. The postholder will work within defined protocols to facilitate and provide high quality specialist PalliativePhysiotherapy input as reflected by the Princess Alice Hospice philosophy.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as a Band 6 Physiotherapist with particular emphasis on the needs ofpatients in their own homes. The post holder will work independently with support of the SeniorSpecialist Physiotherapist and other members of the Hospice at Home locality team. The postholder will work within defined protocols to facilitate and provide high quality specialist PalliativePhysiotherapy input as reflected by the Princess Alice Hospice philosophy.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Several years post graduate experience
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working within a health-care environment
• Post-registration experience of working in a community setting
• Oncology, Palliative Care, Respiratory and/or neurological experience
• Participation in clinical audit
• Experience of providing clinical education for undergraduate students
• Experience of using computerised patient records
• Teaching experience

Personal Qualities and Other Requirements Essential

• Car owner/driver
• Flexible, motivated, self-directed
• Creative approach to clinical practice
• Pleasant and calm manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to perform manual handling procedures
• Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the
• Hospice.

Qualifications Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Preferred Palliative care qualification or willingness to undertake
• Preferred Communication skills training

Particular Skills and Aptitudes Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Commitment to professional development
• Ability to work across a wide range of client ages & needs
• Evidence of advanced communication skills both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment
• Computer literate
• Decision making skills
• Organisational skills.

Specialist Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of specialist palliative care provision
• Understanding of the Ethos of Rehabilitative Palliative Care
• Working knowledge of community services
• Knowledge of current healthcare and physiotherapy policy and provision

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Several years post graduate experience
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working within a health-care environment
• Post-registration experience of working in a community setting
• Oncology, Palliative Care, Respiratory and/or neurological experience
• Participation in clinical audit
• Experience of providing clinical education for undergraduate students
• Experience of using computerised patient records
• Teaching experience

Personal Qualities and Other Requirements Essential

• Car owner/driver
• Flexible, motivated, self-directed
• Creative approach to clinical practice
• Pleasant and calm manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to perform manual handling procedures
• Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the
• Hospice.

Qualifications Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Preferred Palliative care qualification or willingness to undertake
• Preferred Communication skills training

Particular Skills and Aptitudes Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Commitment to professional development
• Ability to work across a wide range of client ages & needs
• Evidence of advanced communication skills both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment
• Computer literate
• Decision making skills
• Organisational skills.

Specialist Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of specialist palliative care provision
• Understanding of the Ethos of Rehabilitative Palliative Care
• Working knowledge of community services
• Knowledge of current healthcare and physiotherapy policy and provision

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details Employer name

Princess Alice Hospice

Address

West End Lane

Esher

Surrey

KT10 8NA

Employer's website

https://www.pah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Princess Alice Hospice

Address

West End Lane

Esher

Surrey

KT10 8NA

Employer's website

https://www.pah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)