Specialist Palliative Care Physiotherapist (Band 6)

Royal Trinity Hospice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme up to 7.5%

27 days annual leave + 3-5 years extra

Cycle to work scheme

Eye sight test allowance

Life assurance

Staff events & Gala attendance

Job summary

Royal Trinity Hospice in London is seeking a dynamic Physiotherapist to join the Therapies Team. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to palliative care patients in IPU, out-patients and community settings, working with an interdisciplinary team.

The role focuses on symptom management, independence, and patient-centered goal setting, with opportunities to contribute to service development and training junior staff.

Qualifications

• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree and HCPC registration are essential.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in palliative care.
• Ability to apply evidence-based care in a specialist palliative setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a patient-centred specialist physiotherapy service to palliative care patients in IPU, out-patients or community.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and formulate SMART goals with patients and carers.
• Work within the Therapies team and supervise junior staff and volunteers.
• Collaborate with the IDT and contribute to service evaluation and development.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Leadership / supervision

Evidence-based practice

Education

Recognised Physiotherapy Degree

HCPC registered

CPD in palliative/end-of-life care

Job description

Royal Trinity Hospice in London is seeking a dynamic Physiotherapist to join the Therapies Team. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to palliative care patients in IPU, out-patients and community settings, working with an interdisciplinary team.

The role focuses on symptom management, independence, and patient-centered goal setting, with opportunities to contribute to service development and training junior staff.