About this role
Job summary
Please click on St Wilfrid's Careers page job advert link to apply directly through our website.
Working pattern: Bank role - flexible hours to suit both parties, within the times Monday Friday 08:3016:00
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team on a bank basis, supporting people living with life-limiting illness across our Living Well Centre, In-Patient Unit, and community services.
This rewarding role is based within a specialist palliative care setting, where physiotherapy focuses on helping people live as fully and comfortably as possible, guided by what matters most to them.
You will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment, delivering personalised, holistic care that promotes comfort, function, independence, and quality of life. Using a rehabilitative palliative care approach, you will support people to maintain or improve their abilities where appropriate, alongside symptom management and emotional wellbeing.
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to coordinated, person-centred care, including advance care planning discussions and liaison with external health and social care professionals to support seamless transitions across services.
The role includes both individual and group rehabilitation programmes, supporting wellbeing, participation, and meaningful activity.
Please note this vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
Deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and review, adapting care plans to individual needs Support people to achieve their personal goals through a rehabilitative palliative care approach Deliver individual and group rehabilitation sessions Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team Contribute to advance care planning and coordinated care Liaise with external professionals and community services to support continuity of care Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Physiotherapy and current HCPC registration Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience Experience of community-based working Experience in palliative care settings Experience in MSK, neurology and respiratory physiotherapy Full UK driving licence and access to a car
If you would like to find out more about the role or arrange a visit to our hospice, please contact [email protected]
About us
Want to make a difference to Local Lives?
We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.
The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.
What we offer you
As a Bank employee at St Wilfrid's Hospice, you will benefit from:
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling, Legal Support Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme Membership, recognition of reckonable service Generous Pension - 7.5% employer contribution for employees not in NHS scheme Employee discount - In charity shops and Blue Light CardEquity Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected.
We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes dont exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role were happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities.
We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities or those with Armed Forces backgrounds who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSEResponsible for the development and delivery of high quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy services across all hospice settings, including the Inpatient Unit, Community Services, and Living Well Centre programme Functioning as a highly-skilled autonomous practitioner, will manage their own caseload and provide specialist programmes, utilising excellent problem solving and clinical reasoning skills.Act as an expert palliative care resource on physiotherapy to staff both within the organisation, and our wider professional partnerships. Promote a strong emphasis on rehabilitative palliative care, providing symptom control, psychological support, rehabilitation and a proactive approach to enablementJOB SCOPEClinical Provide Specialist Palliative Care services for patients and carers
People Responsible for day to day supervision of team members including Staff and Volunteers
Financial Assist in monitoring departmental budgetsKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIESBe professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by Hospice Policies/Procedures, the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics, and all relevant professional guidelines.Delivers a high-quality Palliative Care service to patients and their carers/families, ensuring that care is planned following individual assessments and implemented and evaluated regularlyWork collaboratively with the patient, their relatives and carers to support patients to achieve their personal prioritiesEngage in and facilitate advance care planning discussions where appropriate, as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.Liaises with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth working across teams to maintain effective service provisionProvides continuity and support with group work and promotes feedback from service users.Encouraged all to identify a positive approach and culture towards rehabilitative palliative care.Ensures the maintenance of a supportive atmosphere maintaining good moraleWorks closely with members of senior staff group to maintain effective communicationLiaises with colleagues in other organisations as required.Deputises as team leader to ensure patient needs are met and a safe environment is maintained.Reports on complaints, untoward incidents and faulty equipment to Line Manager and/ Director of Nursing.Maintain a cost-effective service within agreed budget. IIdentifies and proposes effective policies and working practices within the team ensuring these are clearly understood when implemented.Reviews work performance of others and undertake appraisals of AssistantsSupports research-based practice and the maintenance of a supportive learning environment.Carries out training and competency-based assessments.Participates in Hospice Audit Programme, attends ward and clinical meetings as requiredMembership of Professional Organisation and practices in accordance with professional code of practiceAllocates work to the Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant in liaison with the Occupational Therapist.Ensures continuity of service through appropriate delegation to external rehab teams.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Minimum 3 years post qualifying
Desirable
Experience of community working Palliative care experience
Skills and abilities Essential
People Care Motivation & Initiative Change & Adaptability Planning & Organisation Analysis & Decision-making Ability Coaching & Teamwork IT Skills
Desirable
Teaching, mentoring and leadership skills
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Physiotherapy Valid HCPC membership Right to Work in the UK Driving License (and reliable access to a vehicle) Please see attached job description for a full person specification.
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 St Wilfrid's Hospice
Address St. Wilfrids Hospice
Walton Lane
Bosham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 8QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://stwh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)