# Specialist Physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Willen Hospice. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist/56f40ea4-88ca-4c0d-904e-9c07bffbd96f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist/56f40ea4-88ca-4c0d-904e-9c07bffbd96f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Willen Hospice - **Location:** Milton Keynes, MK15 9AB, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Salary:** £36210.00 to £43042.00 - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T11:37:45.667Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0365-26-0012 - **Application URL:** https://willenhospice.ciphr-irecruit.com/applicants/vacancy/143/SPECIALIST-PHYSIOTHERAPIST?s=VacancyPoster&jobboard=NHS+Jobs+v3&c=vacancyposter - **Employer website:** https://www.willen-hospice.org.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary Were looking for a skilled and compassionate physiotherapist to join Willen Hospice as a Specialist Physiotherapist in our Therapeutic and Wellbeing team. Youll provide rehabilitation and wellbeing support to patients and their carers on our In-Patient Unit and in the Wellbeing Centre, working with people living with cancer, long-term neurological conditions and other progressive illnesses. ### Main duties of the job As part of our multidisciplinary team (MDT), youll champion a rehabilitative approach to palliative care, with a strong focus on physical activity, independence and helping people achieve the goals that matter most to them. If you want to use your specialist skills to make a lasting difference to peoples quality of life, and youd value working in a person-centred team that has the time to do things properly, this could be the role for you. ### About us Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patients needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Income Generation team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge. ### Details - Date posted: 02 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £36,210 to £43,042 a year - Contract: Fixed term - Duration: 12 months - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: VPEB22C823 - Job locations: Milton Keynes, MK15 9AB, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Fixed term maternity cover for 12 months Help people live well with a life-limiting illness As part of our multidisciplinary team (MDT), youll champion a rehabilitative approach to palliative care, with a strong focus on physical activity, independence and helping people achieve the goals that matter most to them. If you want to use your specialist skills to make a lasting difference to peoples quality of life, and youd value working in a person-centred team that has the time to do things properly, this could be the role for you. What youll do: - Carry out specialist assessments and develop dynamic treatment plans for patients with complex needs. - Deliver one-to-one and group rehabilitation focused on maximising function, independence and engagement with life. - Work with the MDT, patients and carers to agree goals and care plans, prepare for discharge and refer on to community services. - Support and educate carers, sharing difficult information with tact and empathy. - Supervise allied health professional (AHP) and physiotherapy students, and delegate tasks to our Therapies Assistant Practitioner. - Contribute to teaching, audit and research that develop rehabilitative palliative care at the Hospice. Were looking for someone who is: - A physiotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with a degree or equivalent qualification. - Experienced in assessing and treating people with complex, long-term or progressive conditions. - An excellent communicator, confident supporting patients and families through emotionally difficult conversations. - Well organised and able to manage a varied caseload, including working independently as a lone worker. Experience in a hospice or specialist palliative care setting would be advantageous. Postgraduate training in palliative care, oncology or neurology, would also be an advantage. Just as important is your approach: compassionate, person-centred and focused on helping people live well. If so, apply today and help local people live well with a life-limiting illness.For more information and to apply please visit:www.willen-hospice.org.uk/careers. If you would like an informal discussion with Jenni Marks, Wellbeing Lead, please get in touch via recruitment@willen-hospice.org.uk or call us on 01908 663 636. This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.