Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an experienced senior specialist palliative care Physiotherapist to work within the Community Specialist Palliative Care service within Cheshire Wirral partnership. The palliative care service consists of specialist Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant and Clinical Nurse specialists. The service is based across the neighbourhood care group and sits within the Community care teams. This post holder will be based at Custom House with Ellesmere Port West CCT.
Experience of working in the community is desirable as the role is predominantly based supporting patients in their own homes but also involves providing input within the Hospice of the Good Shepherd inpatient and outpatient units.
We are looking for an experienced and well-motivated Palliative care Physiotherapist with excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills. The successful candidate will receive a full supportive induction when they join the team and will work closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists and the wider MDT.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that prides itself in delivering high quality care, in the right place, every time. If you have the desire to make a difference to the people of Cheshire West, then the Palliative Care Team is the place to be.
This post is part time - 28 hours per week.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 19/01/2026 and the proposed interview date is 02/02/2026.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the provision of specialist palliative therapy and end of life rehabilitation to the people of West Cheshire with malignant or non-malignant conditions who have a limited life expectancy, working autonomously and as part of a team. They will deliver therapeutic interventions in the patients own home and/or when they attend the Hospice as an in-patient or attend the Living Well Centre. The post holder will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. They will also promote advanced care planning, management of complex end of life symptoms and patient and carer expectations whilst meeting the integrated care needs of the patient.
Over recent years there has been a lot of development within the service and the successful candidate will need to share the teams drive to take the service forward. You also need to be passionate about delivering quality care to people receiving palliative or end of life care.
We would like to hear from HCPC registered physiotherapists with relevant post-graduation experience who have a genuine desire to make a difference and relish the opportunity to care for people in their preferred place of care. If you are able to lead and support a team of therapists who strive to deliver high quality care, then please get in touch.
As the role involves the assessment and treatment of patients within their own home access to transport for work purposes is essential.
Working for our organisation
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
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Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Diploma/ Degree in Physiotherapy
* Attained or working towards Level 7 Masters study
* HCPC registration
* Member of the CSP
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of a range of specialised and validated post graduate courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Specialist scientific and clinical knowledge of rehabilitation and community therapy practice
* A broad experience across a variety of different areas of physiotherapy practice including orthopaedics, general medicine, respiratory, neurology and MSK
Experience
Essential criteria
* At least 5 years post- graduate experience including previous experience in a variety of rotational areas
* At least 2 years’ experience working within the community setting
Desirable criteria
* Previous leadership experience