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Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Senior Therapy Instructor

The closing date is 23 September 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Specialist Palliative Therapy Team in Bolton. The services provide therapy, care and support for patients in their own home and in the Hospice.

You will work as part of a Multidisciplinary team, which includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Specialist Palliative Nurses, Nurse Assistant Practitioners, Pharmacists, Social Workers and Consultants.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to work with patients independently and jointly with therapy staff on site at the Hospice or within the patient's own home, delivering therapy interventions to patients under the supervision of senior staff. The therapy interventions will include Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service in Bolton where you can really make a difference to people's lives.

About us

In return, we can offer you a job where no two days are the same, the opportunity to join a dynamic forward thinking service, regular supervision sessions, to become part of a supportive team, training and development and a job which provides opportunities for you to grow and develop.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

241-64CS-26-B

Job locations

Bolton Hospice

Queens Park st, Chorley New Road

Bolton

BL1 4QT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our service operates 08.00-16.00, 5 days a week.

The successful candidate will be integral to the continued delivery of a high quality and patient focused service whilst demonstrating our trust values.

• VISION
• OPENNESS
• INTEGRITY
• COMPASSION
• EXCELLENCE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our service operates 08.00-16.00, 5 days a week.

The successful candidate will be integral to the continued delivery of a high quality and patient focused service whilst demonstrating our trust values.

• VISION
• OPENNESS
• INTEGRITY
• COMPASSION
• EXCELLENCE

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English & maths or equivalent
• NVQ or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience with client group
• Previous experience working within therapy
• Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting

Skills

Essential

• Good written & verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team
• Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod
• Ability to use initiative
• Sensory skills eg manual dexterity
• Ability to plan & manage own time effectively
• Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail
• Ability to act as a role model
• Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action
• Ability to persuade/motivate/expalin/empathise with those with communication/understanding barriers

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of how disability/impairment affects function
• Ablity to develop relevant knowledge
• Knowledge of data protection/confidentiality/health and safety
• Knowledge of how to respond to queries
• Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events

Other

Essential

• Car owner/driver subject to conditions of the DDA
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Reliable work record
• CRB check

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English & maths or equivalent
• NVQ or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience with client group
• Previous experience working within therapy
• Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting

Skills

Essential

• Good written & verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team
• Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod
• Ability to use initiative
• Sensory skills eg manual dexterity
• Ability to plan & manage own time effectively
• Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail
• Ability to act as a role model
• Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action
• Ability to persuade/motivate/expalin/empathise with those with communication/understanding barriers

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of how disability/impairment affects function
• Ablity to develop relevant knowledge
• Knowledge of data protection/confidentiality/health and safety
• Knowledge of how to respond to queries
• Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events

Other

Essential

• Car owner/driver subject to conditions of the DDA
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Reliable work record
• CRB check

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolton Hospice

Queens Park st, Chorley New Road

Bolton

BL1 4QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolton Hospice

Queens Park st, Chorley New Road

Bolton

BL1 4QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead

Laura Richards

[email protected]

01204663073

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

241-64CS-26-B

Job locations

Bolton Hospice

Queens Park st, Chorley New Road

Bolton

BL1 4QT

United Kingdom

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