Physiotherapist
Teesside Hospice
Middlesbrough, TS5 5NWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£40,287
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 November 2026
24 days leftJob description
Hours: 22.5 hours per week Salary: £40,287 FTE (£24,172 Pro-Rata) Department: Wellbeing & IPU Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbro...
The enthusiastic
post holder will be responsible for delivering Occupational therapy to the
palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice.
post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the
patient's needs on the in -patient unit and well-being services with added
input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within
the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post
holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions
in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and
be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise
patient's independence, function, and quality of life.
Main Duties and key result areas
At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment
count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and
support to patients and their families during challenging times.
People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment
with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always
aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work
positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care,
and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in
people's lives.
Experience
Essential: - Sound respiratory knowledge and knowledge of the regional respiratory healthcare systems; - Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management
Desirable
- Clinical experience gained working across variety of settings
- Experience of working collaboratively with community teams
- Experience of working in a palliative care setting Understanding of the dying process and the ability to manage the emotional impact of working with the dying and bereaved
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Good IT Skills and the ability to present information in a logical and concise manner
- Ability to work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency working
- Advanced communication skills
- Evidence of resilience
- Ability to work autonomously
- Use evidence based practice
- Be an advocate for those in their care and the team they work with
- Be a positive role model
- Can adapt to changes in practice and service delivery
Desirable: - Previous experience of manual handling training; - Experience of using SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of postgraduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Desirable: - Evidence of CPD
Personal Attributes/ Key skills
Essential: - Ability to work as part of a team; - Ability to remain calm and professional during difficult situations.
Other
Essential: - Ability to travel independently
Desirable: - Ability to undertake audit; - Leading others
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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