Physiotherapist

Job summary

Spring is a time of change and new beginnings which, for St Richards, is reflected in the transformation of our care.

We have redesigned and restructured our clinical services, and are introducing new and innovative ways of working to meet the increasing need for our support.

At St Richards, were all united in a common goal: providing the very best care for patients, the people close to them, and carers.

Hours: 18.75 hours per week (2 days 830-430 1 day 830-1215 or 2 long days 8-6 with 35 minute break)

Salary: £17,171 - £18,598 pro rata. FTE salary £34,342 - £37,196

Contract: Permanent

Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT

Main duties of the job

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the team as a physiotherapist working as part of St Richards Hospice specialist multi-disciplinary palliative care team, contributing to the effective provision of rehabilitation and therapy services across all clinical services in the hospice or community, face to face or virtually including group work. For this you will need to hold a full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes.

You will undertake holistic Physiotherapy assessment and treatment of palliative care patients as an autonomous practitioner, with support from colleagues, for patients with complex needs.

This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please note we are unable to support sponsorship for this post at this moment in time.

About you

You will have a minimum of 18 months post registration experience working in the UK, including; core rotations in respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal and community work.

You will be excited to join a dynamic and innovative team bringing such attributes with you, with a keen interest to develop your physiotherapy skills within palliative care.

You will have a good knowledge of holistic rehabilitative palliative care with a commitment to delivering high quality holistic patient care. You will have excellent team working skills both within the therapy team and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Apply to join our caring and compassionate team today.

We would encourage visits to the Hospice to find out more and speak to members of the team.

If you are interested in a visit to the Hospice, or would like further information please contact Alex Drury, phone 01905 958125, email adrury@strichards.org.uk or Matt Tudor, Recruitment Co-ordinator 01905 958096 or recruitment@strichards.org.uk

Closing date:21 May 2025

Interview date: 3 June 2025

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;

• Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
• Supportive management keen to develop you
• Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
• Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe
• Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
• Free Will writing service