Specialist Physiotherapist

About this role

This role is based at our Hospice in Winsley. Full‑time and part‑time applications are welcome.

About us

We are Dorothy House, a leader in palliative and end‑of‑life care, education and research, offering a dynamic, forward‑thinking, progressive and supportive hospice environment.

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert physiotherapy interventions for patients with palliative care needs across in‑patient, day patient, outpatient and community settings.
• Champion a rehabilitative palliative approach, ensuring patients and families receive tailored, compassionate support.
• Act as a key member of the MDT, collaborating with nursing, medical, therapy and social care professionals.
• Contribute to the development, auditing and evaluation of physiotherapy services, identifying opportunities for innovation, growth and best practice.
• Line‑manage designated staff and volunteers, supervise students, and support professional development.
• Deliver education to patients, families, colleagues and wider networks, including self‑care techniques and physiotherapy‑based training.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with HCPC and hospice policies; contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance and service quality standards.
• Stay up‑to‑date with palliative care best practice, engage with professional networks and participate in shared learning and supervision.

Essential qualifications

• Registered BSc/BSc (Hons) Physiotherapist with the HCPC.
• Experience in palliative care or related specialist groups.
• Post‑graduate experience working with relevant client groups.
• Experience assessing complex physical conditions, goal setting and formulating treatment plans.
• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable qualifications

• Extended scope practice or willingness to undertake postgraduate training (e.g. acupuncture).
• Experience working with volunteers, students, supervising staff.
• Experience providing education and training.
• Experience working with external organisations or community partners.

Benefits

• 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service.
• Industry‑leading training with focus on career development.
• Employer pension with life assurance.
• Colleague discounts across 30 retail stores.
• 45p per mile for work travel.
• Mindful Employer Plus Charter support.

Application details

Please describe your reasons for interest in the role in your application. This vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is encouraged.

Interview schedule

Interviews for this role will be held week commencing 20th April 2026.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.