Band 6 Physiotherapist (Bank)

Want to make a difference to Local Lives?

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester, offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.

The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.

Being a Band 6 Physiotherapist (Bank) at St Wilfrid’s

Working pattern: Bank role – flexible hours to suit both parties, within the times Monday–Friday 08:30–16:00

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team on a bank basis, supporting people living with life-limiting illness across our Living Well Centre, In-Patient Unit, and Community services.

This rewarding role is based within a specialist palliative care setting, where physiotherapy focuses on helping people live as fully and comfortably as possible, guided by what matters most to them.

You will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment, delivering personalised, holistic care that promotes comfort, function, independence, and quality of life. Using a rehabilitative palliative care approach, you will support people to maintain or improve their abilities where appropriate, alongside symptom management and emotional wellbeing.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to coordinated, person-centred care, including advance care planning discussions and liaison with external health and social care professionals to support seamless transitions across services.

The role includes both individual and group rehabilitation programmes, supporting wellbeing, participation, and meaningful activity.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and review, adapting care plans to individual needs
• Support people to achieve their personal goals through a rehabilitative palliative care approach
• Deliver individual and group rehabilitation sessions
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to advance care planning and coordinated care
• Liaise with external professionals and community services to support continuity of care

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Physiotherapy and current HCPC registration
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualifying experience
• Experience of community-based working
• Experience in palliative care settings
• Experience in MSK, neurology and respiratory physiotherapy
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

If you would like to find out more about the role or arrange a visit to our hospice, please contact HRAdmin.

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What we offer you

As a Bank employee at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, you will benefit from:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
• Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership – And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
• Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for employees not in the NHS pension scheme
• Employee discount – In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme

How to Apply

Please complete the form below, where you can add your CV or a completed application form if you prefer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email us at hradmin@stwh.co.uk or call 01243 755183. Please note this vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.

Interview Information

Interviews will take place at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Bosham with dates and times to be confirmed.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid’s

We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.

We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. To do this you can email hradmin@stwh.co.uk, call 01243 775302, or pop in and ask at Reception for HR.

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and member of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we’re also keen to support applications from members of the Armed Forces family. If your Armed Forces‑related circumstances mean that a conventional application and interview process might be difficult, let us know.