Physiotherapist

We're looking for someone who is innovative and creative and who will be able to support the rehabilitation model, helping patients to live well while adapting to changing levels of function. You will be working with patients and their families setting goals to enable people to remain as independent as possible. We emphasise the 'doing' rather than the 'being done to' and this can help restore a sense of purpose, confidence and control. Be part of our team dedicated to giving the best care and support possible at this crucial time.

Working alongside 2 part-time Physiotherapist, 2 P/T Occupational therapists and 2 Rehab Assistant, you will be responsible for assessing and treating your own caseload of patients and for providing information and advice as appropriate to their families and or carers. Your time will be split between the in-patient unit, patients home and day services., To work as a member of the hospice therapy team to provide high quality physiotherapy to patients and carers across the Hospice services, including those with non-cancer conditions, such as Heart Failure, Respiratory & Neurological conditions

You must have a clean driving licence and access to a car.

We will be screening and offering interviews as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.

Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is exempt from the ROA and all job holders are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check., You will need a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience and be a good all-round communicator, able to deal with sensitive situations and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings. You will also need to be well-organised and thorough in order to plan your own workload and ensure the completion of comprehensive clinical records.

• Salary from £37,875 up to £44,431 per annum (FTE), dependant on experience


• Working hours are 22.5 hours per week, 3 days hours 9am - 5pm


• Office location: Brentry and localities


• Set working pattern


• No unsociable shifts, To use a rehabilitation model to optimise function to enable patients to live as independently as possible within the limitations of advancing disease


To contribute to service improvement & education as part of a dynamic, flexible, and responsive Therapy Team. This includes contributing to the widening hospice access for patients with non-malignant conditions

Key Relationships

Therapy team & Day service team including manager

Head of Locality Engagement

All Clinical staff within SPH

Director of Patient Care

Community health care professions & 3rd sector organisations

SPH Volunteers & Volunteer Resource team

SPH Fundraising, Marketing & Communication team

SPH Learning and Developing Team & Clinical Quality Improvement Team.

St Peters Hospice is a large city Hospice with both inpatient & community services. It is an exciting time to work for the hospice as we move forward with our strategy and develop our services.

We offer attractive terms & conditions similar to the NHS, including recognition for previous NHS service with up to 33 days holiday for 10 years service & continuance of your NHS Pension Scheme membership.