
Band 6 Physiotherapist (Palliative)
Job Description
Posted on: October 11, 2025
About Direct Medics This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector. Job Description Direct Medics are working in partnership with a hospice in Belfast to find an experienced and dedicated Physiotherapist to join a multidisciplinary team providing holistic, person-centered physiotherapy for people with terminal illness. You’ll assess and support patients and those important to them, deliver tailored treatment plans, and work with other providers to improve experiences around dying, death, and bereavement. The role involves leading evidence-based care, appropriate delegation, and working within professional and legal frameworks. Locum roles with Direct Medics are a great way of enhancing your earning potential as well as working with some of the most professional and successful teams in the country. This is a temporary post for 3 months initially, on a part time basis, 22.5 hours per week. Requirements
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- 2 years post registration experience
- Experience working in a palliative/ hospice/ community setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Full driving license and access to a vehicle
- Right to live and work in the UK
Benefits Direct Medics offer our Allied Health Professionals market-leading benefits, which include the following services and are provided at no cost to our candidates:
- Assistance with HCPC Registration Fees
- FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
- FREE Criminal Records Check
- FREE Uniform
- FREE Online Training
- FREE Mandatory Skills Training
- Accommodation/Travel allowance*
- Excellent Referral Scheme £1,000*
- Weekly Payroll
- Competitive Pay Rates
- Flexible working hours, Part-time and Full-time roles available
- Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career
What We Offer
- Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties.
- Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
- Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
- FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.
- T&Cs Apply
This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative healthcare environment. Stay in the loop with all our internal job postings by registering for our new Direct Medics Connect service! By joining, you’ll be the first to hear about upcoming roles and remain part of our active talent pool. Register now on Connect! AH123ENG
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