Physiotherapist

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified physiotherapist to join our multi-disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care team.

Working as a member of the Day Service and Therapy team, you will provide evidence-based, compassionate, person centred care to patients living with a life limiting condition. You will focus on patient’s goals using empowerment, enablement, and self-management to maximise their wellbeing.

What we can offer you:

• Salary from £37,875 up to £44,431 per annum (FTE), dependant on experience
• Working hours are 22.5 hours per week, 3 days hours 9am - 5pm
• Office location: Brentry and localities 
• Set working pattern
• No unsociable shifts

You must have a clean driving licence and access to a car.

We will be screening and offering interviews as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.

Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is exempt from the ROA and all job holders are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 

We're looking for someone who is innovative and creative and who will be able to support the rehabilitation model, helping patients to live well while adapting to changing levels of function. You will be working with patients and their families setting goals to enable people to remain as independent as possible. We emphasise the 'doing' rather than the 'being done to' and this can help restore a sense of purpose, confidence and control. Be part of our team dedicated to giving the best care and support possible at this crucial time.

Working alongside 2 part-time Physiotherapist, 2 P/T Occupational therapists and 2 Rehab Assistant, you will be responsible for assessing and treating your own caseload of patients and for providing information and advice as appropriate to their families and or carers. Your time will be split between the in-patient unit, patients’ home and day services.

You will need a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience and be a good all-round communicator, able to deal with sensitive situations and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings. You will also need to be well-organised and thorough in order to plan your own workload and ensure the completion of comprehensive clinical records. Interviews are planned for 29th July 2024.

Strictly no agencies

About Us

St Peter's Hospice is a well-loved hospice that provides extensive inpatient and community services, in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Every year St Peter's Hospice makes a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and their families when it matters most.  

Many of our staff work directly with patients and their families in nursing, health care and medical jobs. Others raise money to support patient care through our chain of over 40 charity shops and our fundraising activities. We also have a significant number of staff working in varied office-based roles. 

Our aim is to provide an inclusive, safe and healthy workplace that boosts creativity and motivation. 

Our Inpatient Unit is a state-of-the-art centre of clinical excellence, that was built with the generous support of the people of Bristol. Beyond our Inpatient Unit, you'll find our team in homes and on the phone 24/7. More recently in response to the pandemic we have moved some services online to continue support for our patients. 

The Hospice is also a centre of educational excellence and we teach other healthcare professionals about how to care for people at the end of their lives, supporting the NHS and care homes provide end of life care.

The Benefits

For our nursing and clinical teams, we offer attractive terms and conditions similar to the NHS including: 

• NHS equivalent salaries 
• Generous holiday entitlement and recognition for previous NHS service (up to 33 days for 10 years’ service) 
• Continuance of the NHS Pension Scheme for existing members