Senior Physiotherapist - IPU and Wellbeing

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

Job summary

A leading hospice in the UK is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join their team, providing high-quality care in palliative settings. The role involves working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on patient well-being and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Several years post-graduate experience required.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary team working within healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Work independently as a Physiotherapist Band 6 in Wellbeing centre.
• Provide high quality specialist Physiotherapy aligned with the hospice philosophy.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Teaching

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

We are looking for a Physiotherapist with particular emphasis on the needs of patients on our In-patient Unit and Wellbeing settings. You will work independently with support from the Senior Specialist Physiotherapist. 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

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, Full-time (pro-rated for part-time) depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: B0024-25-0006
• Job locations: West End Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8NA

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as a Physiotherapist Band 6, primarily in the Wellbeing centre and on the In-Patient Unit. The post holder will work independently with the support of the Professional Lead - Therapies and other members of the Therapy Department. You will work within defined protocols to provide high quality specialist Physiotherapy aligned with the Princess Alice philosophy.

Person Specification

Experience - Essential

• Several years post-graduate experience
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working within a healthcare 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

Qualifications - Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Preferred Palliative care qualification or willingness to undertake
• Preferred Communication skills training

Skills - Essential

• Car owner/driver

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more info, see NHS Careers website.