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Dorothy House Hospice

Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 03 February 2026

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity here at Dorothy House, for you to come and join us and work in a really dynamic, forward-thinking, progressive and supportive hospice that is recognised as a leader in palliative and end of life care, and a leader in palliative care education and research!

Main duties of the job

We are focused on holistic rehabilitative palliative care, delivering personalised care and support and you will be a key member of our allied health professionals' team.

About us

Providing outstanding care as rated by CQC, Dorothy House provides compassionate, supportive and holistic care for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well. We are here for anyone in our community who is facing a life-limiting illness. Using our full breadth of service, we create individual care journeys, which start at diagnosis and continue with bereavement support for family, carers and children.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

WEBREC1000489

Job locations

Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2LE

Winsley

BA15 2LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an inspirational physiotherapist looking for a rewarding role that makes a real difference in the lives of people with specialist palliative care needs? Maybe you have experience from respiratory / neurological / older people and are seeking a new challenge?

SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST | Band 6 | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata)

We would also be happy to consider a Developing Specialist role at Band 5.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Specialist Physiotherapy Delivery: Provide expert physiotherapy interventions for patients with palliative care needs across in-patient, day patient, outpatient and community settings.
  • Holistic, Person-Centred Care: Champion a rehabilitative palliative approach, ensuring patients and their families receive tailored, compassionate support in line with personalised care plans.
  • Multidisciplinary Team Integration: Act as a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), collaborating with nursing, medical, therapy and social care professionals to support seamless care delivery.
  • Service Planning & Improvement: Contribute to the development, auditing and evaluation of physiotherapy services, identifying opportunities for innovation, growth and best practice.
  • Leadership & Supervision: Line manage designated staff and volunteers, supervise students, and support the professional development of therapy team members.
  • Teaching & Knowledge Sharing: Deliver education to patients, families, colleagues and wider networks, including self-care techniques and physiotherapy-based training.
  • Quality, Safety & Governance: Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with HCPC and hospice policies; contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance and service quality standards.
  • Professional Development & Networking: Stay up to date with palliative care best practice, engage with relevant professional networks and participate in shared learning and supervision.

    • See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

    HOURS OF WORK

    Based at our Hospice in Winsley. This is a Part Time position, working 3 days a week.

    ABOUT THE BENEFITS

    Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:

  • 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of service
  • Excellent industry leading training with a focus on career development!
  • Pension with Life Assurance.
  • Colleague discount across our 30 retail stores.
  • 45p per mile for work travel.
  • Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.

    • If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

    INTERVIEWS

    Interviews for this role will be held week commencing 2nd February 2026.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Are you an inspirational physiotherapist looking for a rewarding role that makes a real difference in the lives of people with specialist palliative care needs? Maybe you have experience from respiratory / neurological / older people and are seeking a new challenge?

    SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST | Band 6 | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata)

    We would also be happy to consider a Developing Specialist role at Band 5.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Specialist Physiotherapy Delivery: Provide expert physiotherapy interventions for patients with palliative care needs across in-patient, day patient, outpatient and community settings.
  • Holistic, Person-Centred Care: Champion a rehabilitative palliative approach, ensuring patients and their families receive tailored, compassionate support in line with personalised care plans.
  • Multidisciplinary Team Integration: Act as a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), collaborating with nursing, medical, therapy and social care professionals to support seamless care delivery.
  • Service Planning & Improvement: Contribute to the development, auditing and evaluation of physiotherapy services, identifying opportunities for innovation, growth and best practice.
  • Leadership & Supervision: Line manage designated staff and volunteers, supervise students, and support the professional development of therapy team members.
  • Teaching & Knowledge Sharing: Deliver education to patients, families, colleagues and wider networks, including self-care techniques and physiotherapy-based training.
  • Quality, Safety & Governance: Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with HCPC and hospice policies; contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance and service quality standards.
  • Professional Development & Networking: Stay up to date with palliative care best practice, engage with relevant professional networks and participate in shared learning and supervision.

    • See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

    HOURS OF WORK

    Based at our Hospice in Winsley. This is a Part Time position, working 3 days a week.

    ABOUT THE BENEFITS

    Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:

  • 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of service
  • Excellent industry leading training with a focus on career development!
  • Pension with Life Assurance.
  • Colleague discount across our 30 retail stores.
  • 45p per mile for work travel.
  • Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.

    • If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

    INTERVIEWS

    Interviews for this role will be held week commencing 2nd February 2026.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • * Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc/BSc Hons or equivalent) and registered with the HCPC as a Chartered Physiotherapist.

    Desirable

    • * Registration Experience or willingness to develop in extended scope practice areas (e.g. acupuncture, non-pharmacological support).

    Experience

    Essential

    • * Evidence of CPD, particularly in complex care or palliative care, with a clear interest in holistic, rehabilitative approaches.
    • * Post-graduate experience in acute or community healthcare settings, with skills in managing complex physical conditions.
    • * Proven ability to assess complex needs, create tailored treatment plans, and apply shared decision-making in care delivery.
    • * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied caseload independently.
    • * Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and/or external agencies in a healthcare context.
    • * Proficient in maintaining accurate records, using digital systems, and supporting service documentation needs.

    Desirable

    • * Previous physiotherapy work in community settings, including domiciliary visits or outreach work.
    • * Experience supervising students, staff or volunteers in a clinical environment.
    • * Confident in providing physiotherapy-based education to patients, families, or colleagues.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • * Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc/BSc Hons or equivalent) and registered with the HCPC as a Chartered Physiotherapist.

    Desirable

    • * Registration Experience or willingness to develop in extended scope practice areas (e.g. acupuncture, non-pharmacological support).

    Experience

    Essential

    • * Evidence of CPD, particularly in complex care or palliative care, with a clear interest in holistic, rehabilitative approaches.
    • * Post-graduate experience in acute or community healthcare settings, with skills in managing complex physical conditions.
    • * Proven ability to assess complex needs, create tailored treatment plans, and apply shared decision-making in care delivery.
    • * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied caseload independently.
    • * Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and/or external agencies in a healthcare context.
    • * Proficient in maintaining accurate records, using digital systems, and supporting service documentation needs.

    Desirable

    • * Previous physiotherapy work in community settings, including domiciliary visits or outreach work.
    • * Experience supervising students, staff or volunteers in a clinical environment.
    • * Confident in providing physiotherapy-based education to patients, families, or colleagues.

    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).

    Additional information

    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

    Dorothy House Hospice

    Address

    Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2LE

    Winsley

    BA15 2LE


    Employer's website

    https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Dorothy House Hospice

    Address

    Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2LE

    Winsley

    BA15 2LE


    Employer's website

    https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Recruitment Team

    recruitment@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk

    01225722988

    Details

    Date posted

    13 January 2026

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 6

    Salary

    £38,682 to £46,580 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    WEBREC1000489

    Job locations

    Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2LE

    Winsley

    BA15 2LE


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