Physiotherapist

Job responsibilities

Physiotherapist

Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG

Salary: £37,988 - £42,375 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

“The Physiotherapist role within the Hospice is for someone who has the passion to develop a service alongside working with a close-knit, compassionate MDT. The whole Hospice team are supportive and you are made to feel valued and respected, both professionally and personally.

If you would value a role that gives you job satisfaction, that can inspire you and let you grow in confidence, then please consider joining us at The Prince of Wales Hospice.”

- John Mitchell, Physiotherapist

At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality physiotherapy across all hospice services. You will independently manage a caseload of people with complex, life-limiting conditions, using evidence-based and person-centred approaches to maximise functional ability, comfort and quality of life.

Working as a key member of the Wellbeing & Community Team and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy interventions, adapting care to meet changing needs. You will also contribute to the development of physiotherapy and wellbeing services, lead defined projects, and support education, training and service innovation across the Hospice.

This role includes working closely with patients, families and carers, supporting informed choice, goal setting and self-management and acting as an advocate where appropriate.

About You:

We’re looking for a Physiotherapist who is clinically confident, adaptable and motivated, with a genuine commitment to palliative and end-of-life care.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Degree-level qualification in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration

Substantial post-qualification experience and ability to work autonomously

Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care planning skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including working with complex and sensitive situations

Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to evidence-based practice, audit and service development

Experience in palliative care, oncology or community settings (desirable)

Postgraduate study or specialist training (desirable)

Experience of education, supervision or project leadership (desirable)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

In our most recent staff survey:

All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice

97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team

We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth and patient care go hand in hand.

Benefits include:

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme

Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support

Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted on-site meals during working hours

Discounted local gym memberships

Free on-site car parking

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Annual salary review

How to Apply

If you are a skilled and compassionate Physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in a hospice setting, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our website or NHS Jobs.

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Jo Dunford, Wellbeing Lead:

jdunford@pwh.org.uk

01977 708868

Closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 23.59pm

We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.

Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Substantial experience as allied health professional
• Involvement in professional practice education
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions
• Experience of having a lead role for designated projects
• Involvement in professional practice education

Desirable

• Experience working in a palliative care/oncology setting
• Evidence of working effectively across professional boundaries

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Possess a high level of theoretical and clinical knowledge of
• Be able to use appropriate assessment techniques
• Be able to analyse and evaluate the information collected and formulate appropriate
• recommendations
• Be able to formulate specific and appropriate management plans including the setting of timescales
• Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate service provision
• Be able to use research, reasoning and problem solving skills to determine appropriate actions
• Contributing to the development of students and other staff
• Understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment
• Awareness of National guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care provision
• Knowledge of risk assessment
• Evidence of post graduate study

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Physiotherapist to degree level
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Training in comprehensive clinical examination skills
• Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• Oncology and/or Palliative Care Qualification
• Communication Skills training

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Positive professional approach and image
• Personal drive and resilience
• Possesses a wide range of interpersonal skills including ability to prioritise, delegate & negotiate
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice to facilitate effective team working
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating environments and complex situations
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for specific tasks
• Willingness and ability to travel to sites where the service is delivered

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).