Job Description

We're looking for a compassionate and experienced

Senior Physiotherapist

to join our Therapies Team, delivering specialist, person-centred physiotherapy across our hospice services. This is a unique opportunity to support patients and families facing palliative and end-of-life challenges, using your expertise to help them adapt, maintain independence and enhance quality of life.


Working across inpatient, outpatient and home settings, you'll play a key role within the multidisciplinary team - providing holistic, evidence-based interventions and supporting individuals with complex needs. Emotional resilience, autonomy and a rehabilitative approach are essential to thrive in this rewarding role.

?? Key Responsibilities

Deliver person-centred, evidence-based physiotherapy across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. Support patients in managing symptoms and adapting to physical, psychological and social challenges associated with palliative and end-of-life care. Conduct comprehensive assessments, design and evaluate individual therapy programmes and group sessions. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies as needed. Provide education, training and guidance to patients, families and carers on appropriate equipment and rehabilitation strategies. Support service development through participation in audits, evaluations, clinical reviews and quality improvement activities. Contribute to service planning and deputise for the Therapies Team Leader when required.

?? What We're Looking For

A qualified and HCPC-registered Physiotherapist A broad background in physiotherapy, ideally with experience in palliative care or managing complex conditions. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively. A proactive, person-centred approach with a commitment to holistic care. Ability to manage a varied caseload and work both independently and within a team. Access to suitable transport and willingness to travel across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.

Why Join Dougie Mac?

At Dougie Mac we care for our staff and provide a wide range of staff benefits;



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35 days annual leave

, rising with length of service ??

Buy and sell annual leave options

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Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan

?? Free hospice parking

?? A

competitive Pension Scheme

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DBS check paid for

by the hospice ??

Learning & Development opportunities

tailored to your goals

Salary: 32,000 - 39,000 depending on skills, experience & knowledge

Hours: 37.5 hours (30 hours considered)

Applications close: 31st August 2025

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How to Apply

Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your

personal statement

. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the

job description and person specification

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?? For more information, please contact:

Nicki Silk - Therapies Team Leader

?? nicolasilk@dmhospice.org.uk ?? 01782 344300

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.

& Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV's alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.


At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.


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Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Barlaston Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST3 3NZ

Email:

recruitment@dmhospice.org.uk

Tel:

01782 344300