Physiotherapist
Job Description
Job summary
Are you looking to join a dedicated and caring team who support local patients when they need it the most?
We have a great opportunity for a part time Physiotherapist to join our Patient Flow team to provide compassionate, person-centred, holistic rehabilitation services to palliative care patients. This is a key role that supports our patients, helping to improve their mobility, independence and quality of life both in an inpatient and community setting. You don't need to have palliative care experience we welcome applications from a range of clinical areas.
This is a part-time position working 22.5 hours per week and we are open to discussing the working days at interview however it is expected that it will be between Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
This role will cover:
- Undertaking holistic, special assessments of patients and develop dynamic treatment plans which focus on maximising function.
- Providing education and support to carers when planning for a patient to be transferred from the IPU to another location and be actively involved in developing treatments plans around self-management.
- Regularly attending MDT meetings, family meetings and case meetings to provide specialist advice.
- Keeping up to date patients notes and records in accordance with Hospice policy.
In order to fulfil this role, you will need to have:
- A recognised qualification in physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC
- Experience of delivering group based and individual physiotherapy
- The ability to assess the needs of individuals and groups including the whole family in order to work with them as a unit
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- A flexible, supportive and calm approach to work
What we can offer you in return:
- Pending pay award review
- Reimbursement of professional fees
- Up to 41 days Annual Leave
- Continuation of NHS pension and annual leave entitlement (T&Cs apply)
- Attractive pension scheme for non-NHS staff
- Training and development opportunities
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Extensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices and Blue Light Card discounts
About us
Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.
We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.
We do not have sponsorship status and therefore all our offers are made conditional upon our candidates submitting evidence of their right to work in the UK in conjunction with our other pre-employment checks.
Job responsibilities
The Physiotherapist is an integral member of the Therapy Services Team at St Leonards Hospice and a key part of the wider Patient Flow Team. The role provides person-centred, holistic rehabilitation for people receiving palliative care, including patients with cancer, long-term neurological conditions, and other progressive life-limiting illnesses.
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical
1. Provide an expert and skilled therapy service to patients under the care of the Hospice.
2. Undertake holistic, specialist assessments of patients and develop dynamic treatment plans. Implement and deliver excellent treatment to patients focussing on maximising function.
3. Along with other allied health professions. Identify and work with patients at as early a point as possible to maintain or develop independence in activities of daily living and routines.
4. Work as part of the MDT in meeting patients personal goals around their needs and priorities.
5. Provide education and support to carers when developing discharge plans. Actively involve both patient and carer in developing treatment plans around self-management.
6. Be responsible for the safe moving and handling of patients during mobility and transfers, including the use of equipment such as hoists.
Managerial
1. Be involved in the supervision of physiotherapy students whilst on placement at the Hospice.
2. Keep up to date patient notes and records in accordance with Hospice policy and with CSP standards.
3. Place an active role in developing/ contributing, reviewing and updating policies concerning physiotherapy/ rehabilitation as requested.
Communication
1. Use formal and informal communication with staff and external agencies to maintain effective information-sharing and enhance patient care.
2. Communicate difficult information to patients in emotionally charged situations with tact and empathy, encouraging participation in therapy through negotiation, reassurance and support.
Education
1. Organise and deliver training courses to healthcare professionals including those internal and external to the organisation, in collaboration or consultation with the Occupational Therapist and Clinical Practice Facilitator.
2. Provide teaching both within the departments and to the wider multidisciplinary team on issues around physiotherapy service and manual handling.
3. Identify, initiate and undertake audit and research projects pertinent to occupational therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and the AHP team. Comply with all Care Quality Commission compliance requirements.
Person Specification
IT
Essential
- Good computer literacy
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-professional team
- Leadership and management qualities
- Dynamic, enthusiastic and well-motivated
- Flexible, supportive, calm approach in what can be a busy environment
- Open to change and new ideas
- Self-directed and self-motivated
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience gained across a range of clinical areas
- Understanding of the dying process and the ability to manage the emotional impact of working with the dying and bereaved
- Understanding of loss and grief and its impact on individuals and families and their social networks
- Understanding of the importance of research, evaluation and audit
- Good organisation and administration skills
- Excellent time management skills
Desirable
- Experience of work within manual handling
- Experience of service development
- Experience of teaching
- Experience in palliative care and/ or oncology
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification in physiotherapy (BSc/ MSc)
- Registered with the HCPC
- MCSP or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of further study within palliative care
- Evidence of study at masters level or equivalent
- Relevant clinical education courses
- Communication skills qualification
Communication
Essential
- Excellent liaison skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
- Driving licence as theres capacity to undertake duties in a community setting (e.g. home visits)
- Enhanced DBS 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.
Employer details
Employer name
St Leonard's Hospice
Address
St Leonard's Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO24 1GL
United Kingdom
