Physiotherapist - Midlands

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they are likely to die from. The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. We are seeking a human-centered physiotherapy professional to join the team at our West Midlands Hospice and work toward providing holistic, personalised, specialist care and physiotherapy treatment based on individual needs. As a Physiotherapist you will research and network across the system to understand the wide range of services available to patients and those important to them and work with other providers, supporting the wider system to improve the experience of dying, death, and bereavement. Job Structure: Full Time: 37.5 Hours per Week Job Schedule: Day Shifts You will assume responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based, high quality person-centred physiotherapy care and treatment for people living with a terminal illness. You will delegate as appropriate to other practitioners ensuring they have the capability, knowledge, and expertise to carry out appropriate treatment. What were looking for: HCPC Registered Degree in Physiotherapy Sizable range of post qualification experience including therapeutic, interventional, and supportive treatments Preferably with experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting either with a Hospice or within community settings Understanding of concepts of palliative care and the holistic (physical, psychological, social, spiritual) needs of the person, and those important to them. Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans alongside other healthcare professionals that meets the complex needs of the person, and those important to them. Proven understanding the barriers and enablers to good communication and how challenges can be overcome. Decision making abilities backed with clear rationale. Understanding of local policies and procedures, professional codes of conduct, legal and ethical frameworks in practice. Support the learning and development needs of others through mentorship/supervision. What's in it for you: Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employees To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letterdetailing your experience, how you meet the person specification andwhy you would like to work for Marie Curie. Advert closes: 2-October-2024 For more information or an informal chat please contact [email protected] Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone is unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity. Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected] This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

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