Physiotherapist

Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

“The Physiotherapist role within the Hospice is for someone who has the passion to develop a service alongside working with a close-knit, compassionate MDT. The whole Hospice team are supportive and you are made to feel valued and respected, both professionally and personally.

If you would value a role that gives you job satisfaction, that can inspire you and let you grow in confidence, then please consider joining us at The Prince of Wales Hospice.”

- John Mitchell, Physiotherapist

At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality physiotherapy across all hospice services. You will independently manage a caseload of people with complex, life-limiting conditions, using evidence-based and person-centred approaches to maximise functional ability, comfort and quality of life.

Working as a key member of the Wellbeing & Community Team and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy interventions, adapting care to meet changing needs. You will also contribute to the development of physiotherapy and wellbeing services, lead defined projects, and support education, training and service innovation across the Hospice.

This role includes working closely with patients, families and carers, supporting informed choice, goal setting and self-management and acting as an advocate where appropriate.

We’re looking for a Physiotherapist who is clinically confident, adaptable and motivated, with a genuine commitment to palliative and end-of-life care.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Degree-level qualification in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration
• Substantial post-qualification experience and ability to work autonomously
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including working with complex and sensitive situations
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, audit and service development
• Experience in palliative care, oncology or community settings (desirable)
• Postgraduate study or specialist training (desirable)
• Experience of education, supervision or project leadership (desirable)

All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice

97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team

We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth and patient care go hand in hand.

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounted on-site meals during working hours
• Discounted local gym memberships
• Free on-site car parking
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Annual salary review

If you are a skilled and compassionate Physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in a hospice setting, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our website or NHS Jobs.

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Jo Dunford, Wellbeing Lead:

Closing date:
Sunday 22nd March 2026 m

We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.

Please note:

any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.