Physiotherapist

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.


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.


About the role


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.


About you

We are looking for a qualified Physiotherapist who is passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life, and to be as independent as possible.


This role will suit an experienced practitioner with a broad knowledge base and experience of working in a wide variety of clinical fields who wishes to specialise in the field of palliative medicine.


The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of palliative care interventions, strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a close multidisciplinary team.

Minimum Essential Criteria:

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 Criteria:

Experience with lymphoedema or malignant disease
Manual handling trainer qualification


For any enquiries regarding this post please contact Becky Harris, Therapies Team Leader (01242)246289.


We strongly advise an informal visit prior to application.


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/


Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion


At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. 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, we’re 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 you’ll 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.

For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion


Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.