Bank Physiotherapist
Sue Ryder, Wheatfields Hospice, Grove Road, Headingley, LS6 2AE

Salary: £22.96 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement weekends
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Closing date: 03 November 2026

Main duties of the job
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 will 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

Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current and valid Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
• Current registration with professional body (e.g. CSP)

Desirable

• Manual handling trainer qualification

Experience
Essential

• Ability to tailor therapy interventions to individual needs and capabilities
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Knowledge of accessibility, safe handling, and mobility aids

Desirable

• Experience with lymphoedema or malignant disease

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/

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We are 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.

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

Apply through our website