Senior Physiotherapist - Community

NHS

  • Esher, Surrey
  • £40,303-48,402 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Full-time 37.5 hours per week flexible working and part-time hours (minimum 22.5 hours) will be consideredAbout the Hospice at Home team:Is care at your core? It is at ours. Palliative and end of life is a time when care really matters. We support our clinical staff to be the difference in these precious days: with outstanding patient to carer ratios. With time to build valued relationships with your patients, their families and friends.Our Hospice at Home service brings the skills and expertise of our highly trained and dedicated specialist team directly into our patients homes. This allows patients, their families, and carers access to high-quality support in familiar surroundings, when time matters most.About the role:Were looking for a Community Physiotherapist with a passion for delivering person-centred care in patients homes. Youll work independently, supported by our Senior Specialist Physiotherapist and the wider Hospice at Home team, to provide high-quality, specialist physiotherapy aligned with our values and care philosophy.This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients and families during their most vulnerable moments.We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support our team. Whether you're looking for part-time hours, flexible start and finish times, or a schedule that fits around other commitments, were happy to explore options that work for you.Main duties of the jobAbout you:A pleasant, calm manner as well as excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills are essential for this role.You should have a degree or diploma in Physiotherapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.If you are enthusiastic, flexible and share our values and care about making a difference in the last years of someones life, we would love to hear from you!As well as joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference for our patients and their families, some of our benefits include:
  • Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and commitments
  • 27 days annual leave, plus recognised public holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service (pro rata for part time)
  • Educational and professional development opportunities (education team on site)
  • Regular clinical supervision
  • Employee Assistance Programme promoting staff wellbeing
  • Access to blue light card discount
  • We offer a Group Personal Pension Plan (provided by Scottish Widows) plus we also offer an Auto-enrolment pension with NEST. If you have been a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you may be able to continue your contributions to that scheme during your time at Princess Alice Hospice.
  • In house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers)
  • Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.
About usPrincess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex:Discover the difference you can be. The difference is you.How to apply:To apply for the role please visit www.pah.org.uk/jobsFor further information please contact the People Services Team by e-mail at recruitment@pah.org.ukApplications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may arranged in advance of the publicised interview date. Please note this vacancy may be closed early if the position is filled before the advertised closing date.PLEASE APPLY VIA WWW.PAH.ORG.UKPlease note: Our vacancies are subject to eligibility to work in the UK. We are a small organisation with limited funds and therefore, we are not able to employ you if you are outside the UK as we are not able to obtain a work permit or visa sponsorship on your behalf.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£40,303 to £48,402 a year Per annum full-time - pro-rated for part-time, depending on expContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference numberB0024-03-PAH000109Job locationsWest End LaneEsherSurreyKT10 8NAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person specification for full details.Please apply at PAH.ORG.UK Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person specification for full details.Please apply at PAH.ORG.UKPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Several years post graduate experience
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working within a health-care environment
  • Post-registration experience of working in a community setting
  • Oncology, Palliative Care, Respiratory and/or neurological experience
  • Participation in clinical audit
  • Experience of providing clinical education for undergraduate students
  • Experience of using computerised patient records
  • Teaching experience
Personal Qualities and Other RequirementsEssential
  • Car owner/driver
  • Flexible, motivated, self-directed
  • Creative approach to clinical practice
  • Pleasant and calm manner
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Ability to perform manual handling procedures
  • Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the
  • Hospice.
QualificationsEssential
  • Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Preferred Palliative care qualification or willingness to undertake
  • Preferred Communication skills training
Particular Skills and AptitudesEssential
  • Ability to work as an independent practitioner
  • Advanced clinical assessment skills
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Ability to work across a wide range of client ages & needs
  • Evidence of advanced communication skills both written and verbal
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Able to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment
  • Computer literate
  • Decision making skills
  • Organisational skills.
Specialist KnowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of specialist palliative care provision
  • Understanding of the Ethos of Rehabilitative Palliative Care
  • Working knowledge of community services
  • Knowledge of current healthcare and physiotherapy policy and provision
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Several years post graduate experience
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working within a health-care environment
  • Post-registration experience of working in a community setting
  • Oncology, Palliative Care, Respiratory and/or neurological experience
  • Participation in clinical audit
  • Experience of providing clinical education for undergraduate students
  • Experience of using computerised patient records
  • Teaching experience
Personal Qualities and Other RequirementsEssential
  • Car owner/driver
  • Flexible, motivated, self-directed
  • Creative approach to clinical practice
  • Pleasant and calm manner
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Ability to perform manual handling procedures
  • Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the
  • Hospice.
QualificationsEssential
  • Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Preferred Palliative care qualification or willingness to undertake
  • Preferred Communication skills training
Particular Skills and AptitudesEssential
  • Ability to work as an independent practitioner
  • Advanced clinical assessment skills
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Ability to work across a wide range of client ages & needs
  • Evidence of advanced communication skills both written and verbal
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Able to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment
  • Computer literate
  • Decision making skills
  • Organisational skills.
Specialist KnowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of specialist palliative care provision
  • Understanding of the Ethos of Rehabilitative Palliative Care
  • Working knowledge of community services
  • Knowledge of current healthcare and physiotherapy policy and provision

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