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Sue Ryder

Physiotherapist

The closing date is 06 October 2025

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Job summary

Physiotherapist

Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

Church Rd, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ

30 Hours per week

£38,832- £41,664 per annum pro rata (£19.86 - £21.31 per hour)

Closing Date: 06/10/2025

Be there when it matters

There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist end-of-life care to support patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

The hospice has undergone a period of service development, and we are now looking for a Physiotherapist to meet the needs of our patients. The role will primarily cover our 16 bedded inpatient unit but will also occasionally support colleagues working in our Community Hub and in patients homes.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, were proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.

If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitment@sueryder.org.

Once in post youll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments

About us

About us

Leckhampton Court is a Sue Ryder Hospice and is the only specialist palliative care inpatient unit in Gloucestershire. We support patients with life-limiting conditions to live the fullest life they can. Working for Sue Ryder provides a valuable opportunity to work alongside a wide variety of experienced clinicians, and offers many opportunities for education, development and to share knowledge.

The successful candidate will join our team of dynamic, friendly and supportive specialists in the field of palliative care.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours (IF APPLICABLE)

Company pension scheme

Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)

27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays

NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare

Death in Service benefit

Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org

Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:

www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,832 to £41,664 a year per annum pro rata (£19.86 - £21.31 per hour)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0475-25-0069

Job locations

Sue Ryder

Church Road

Leckhampton

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL53 0QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for assessment of service user needs in relation particularly to optimising independence and physical function, and symptom control

Responsible to devise a formal plan for families and carers to provide physiotherapy interventions as part of overall care

To liaise and communicate with other health and social care professionals and volunteers in the planning and delivery of physiotherapy

To ensure appropriate prescription, provision and maintenance of equipment within available resources

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Charity standards, and that sensitive information is held securely

To demonstrate clinical leadership and promote clinical supervision. To share knowledge and expertise with other staff through formal and informal teaching

Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for assessment of service user needs in relation particularly to optimising independence and physical function, and symptom control

Responsible to devise a formal plan for families and carers to provide physiotherapy interventions as part of overall care

To liaise and communicate with other health and social care professionals and volunteers in the planning and delivery of physiotherapy

To ensure appropriate prescription, provision and maintenance of equipment within available resources

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Charity standards, and that sensitive information is held securely

To demonstrate clinical leadership and promote clinical supervision. To share knowledge and expertise with other staff through formal and informal teaching

Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration and clinical experience in rehabilitation or palliative care
  • Ability to tailor therapy interventions to individual needs and capabilities
  • Clear communication and documentation skills
  • Knowledge of accessibility, safe handling, and mobility aids

Desirable

  • Experience with lymphoedema or malignant disease
  • Manual handling trainer qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration and clinical experience in rehabilitation or palliative care
  • Ability to tailor therapy interventions to individual needs and capabilities
  • Clear communication and documentation skills
  • Knowledge of accessibility, safe handling, and mobility aids

Desirable

  • Experience with lymphoedema or malignant disease
  • Manual handling trainer qualification

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

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder

Church Road

Leckhampton

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL53 0QJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder

Church Road

Leckhampton

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL53 0QJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Joe Machell

joseph.machell@sueryder.org

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,832 to £41,664 a year per annum pro rata (£19.86 - £21.31 per hour)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0475-25-0069

Job locations

Sue Ryder

Church Road

Leckhampton

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL53 0QJ


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