Bank Physiotherapist
Sue Ryder, Wheatfields Hospice,
Grove Road, Headingley, LS6 2AE
Ad Hoc hours per week
£22.96 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement weekends

Become a part of our story.

Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Physiotherapist to help us get there.

You’ll be responsible for…

• Assessment of service user needs in relation particularly to optimising independence and physical function, and symptom control
• Devising a formal plan for families and carers to provide physiotherapy interventions as part of overall care
• Promoting choice in all aspects of clinical practice reviewing and making suggestions to enhance the service user experience and enabling concerns and complaints to be raised freely by service user and their representatives
• To liaise and communicate with other health and social care professionals and volunteers in the planning and delivery of physiotherapy

The ideal candidate would be…
We’re looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you’re keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you’ll fit right in.

• Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current and valid Registration with Health & Care Professions Council
• Current registration with professional body (e.g. CSP)
• Use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Knowledge and application of physiotherapy assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning
• An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others’ priorities
• An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to physical performance


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


What can we offer you?

The work we do matters, and so do the people who make it possible. Alongside the satisfaction of making a real difference to people facing death and grief, you'll benefit from a supportive culture, opportunities to develop, and a range of employee benefits that recognise the valuable contribution you make.

Benefits

• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• 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/

OR

www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination.

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

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support.

If you need support with your application or interview, please contact recruitment@sueryder.org.
Once in post, you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks and an Inclusion Passport to record and carry workplace adjustments.

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