Imagine using your therapy skills not just to treat symptoms, but to help people live as fully as possible during some of the most challenging times of their lives.

 At Birmingham Hospice, every patient you support is someone’s parent, partner, friend, or neighbour. Through expert rehabilitation, symptom management and compassionate care, you will help people maximise their independence, achieve what matters most to them, and improve their quality of life.

 We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Therapy Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about person-centred care and keen to develop their skills within specialist palliative and end-of-life care.

 As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work across hospice inpatient, outpatient and community services, supporting patients and families with complex needs and delivering holistic rehabilitation focused on what matters most to them.

Why Choose Birmingham Hospice?

• Impact Beyond Measure – Every assessment, intervention and conversation you have can make a meaningful difference to patients and those important to them.
•  Time to Care- Deliver truly personalised care with the opportunity to build therapeutic relationships and focus on patient goals.
•  Develop Specialist Skills- Gain valuable experience in palliative rehabilitation, symptom management, fatigue, breathlessness, functional assessment and adaptive approaches to care.
• A Supportive Community –Work alongside a skilled, compassionate multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation and professional development.

 What You’ll Do

• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Support patients across hospice, outpatient, community and home environments.
• Promote independence, function, wellbeing and quality of life through personalised rehabilitation programmes.
• Provide symptom management interventions, including support for fatigue, breathlessness, mobility and functional challenges.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional standards in line with HCPC and relevant professional body requirements.

 What We’re Looking For

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) or Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), as appropriate.
• Post-registration clinical experience at minimum Band 5 or equivalent level.
• Excellent communication, assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of rehabilitation, community working, long-term conditions, neurology, respiratory care, older people’s services or palliative care would be advantageous.
• A positive attitude, adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

 What We Offer

• A rewarding role where your expertise makes a genuine difference every day.
• Opportunity to gain specialist experience within palliative and end-of-life care.
• Supportive supervision and development opportunities.
• Recognition of relevant NHS and hospice service for annual leave and pension purposes.
• A welcoming culture that celebrates inclusion, diversity and belonging.
• The chance to work for a respected local charity making a real impact across Birmingham communities.

Ready to make a difference That Truly Matters?
For an informal chat, contact Amy Ison at amy.ison@birminghamhospice.org.uk.

To apply and view the full job description go to www.birminghamhospice.org.uk/join-us.