Job summary
Are you a dedicated physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients with Specialist Palliative Care needs? St. Lukes Hospice is seeking a compassionate and skilled individual to join our dynamic team as a Specialist Palliative Care Physiotherapist.
About Us:St Lukes is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. No patient or family is ever the same, and our journey with each individual is unique. Through the provision of high-quality care, support, compassion and respect, we aim to improve the lives of these people at some of the most challenging times of their lives.
At St. Lukes, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our patients and their families. We believe in compassion, dignity, inspiration, and innovation, and we're committed to making a positive impact in our community.
Main duties of the job
Your Role:As a Specialist Palliative Care Physiotherapist at St. Lukes, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive physiotherapy services to our adult patients across various settings, including the In Patient Centre (IPC), Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre, EcclesallRoad South, Outpatients, and community interventions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Identifying and assessing complex individual patient needs.
- Implementing appropriate interventions based on clinical experience and evidence-based practice.
- Maintaining independence and quality of life for patients.
- Demonstrating advanced communication and interpersonal skills to motivate patients and carers.
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated delivery of integrated patient care.
- Providing support, supervision, and guidance to therapy assistants and volunteers.
About us
St Lukes is dedicated to the wellbeing of the terminally ill in Sheffield and their loved ones. No patient or family is ever the same, and our journey with each individual is unique. Above all, we are about life, and enabling our patients and their loved ones to live theirs and die with dignity and respect.
OUR VISION:Supporting and caring for
everyone affected by terminal
illness in Sheffield.
OUR MISSION:To deliver the best possible
palliative care in Sheffield, whilst
developing and driving continual
improvements for everyone
affected by terminal illness.
OUR VALUES:The Board and Executive agreed
St Lukes organisational values
in 2015 ensuring they reflect our
culture and what we want to
achieve together. We have four
simple values which set out how
we work together to achieve
success at St Lukes.
No matter what area of St Lukes
we work in and no matter who we
work for, we are committed to
the following ways of working:
- Compassionate
- Dignified
- Inspired
- Pioneering
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For:
We're seeking an experienced and dedicated individual who possesses the following attributes:
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of post-qualifying experience.
- Experience in a Specialist Palliative Care or Healthcare setting.
- Experience working with patients experiencing breathlessness, weakness, and reduced mobility.
Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge of physiotherapy interventions for patients with Specialist Palliative Care needs.
- Understanding of the progression of illnesses and their impact on patients' physical function.
Qualifications/Training:
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Special Interest group ACPOPC (Association of Physiotherapists in Oncology and Palliative care) preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in clinical assessment and intervention planning.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Educational:
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying informed of developments in Specialist Palliative Care/Physiotherapy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For:
We're seeking an experienced and dedicated individual who possesses the following attributes:
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of post-qualifying experience.
- Experience in a Specialist Palliative Care or Healthcare setting.
- Experience working with patients experiencing breathlessness, weakness, and reduced mobility.
Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge of physiotherapy interventions for patients with Specialist Palliative Care needs.
- Understanding of the progression of illnesses and their impact on patients' physical function.
Qualifications/Training:
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Special Interest group ACPOPC (Association of Physiotherapists in Oncology and Palliative care) preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in clinical assessment and intervention planning.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Educational:
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying informed of developments in Specialist Palliative Care/Physiotherapy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current membership of Health Care Professions
- Council.
- Evidence of proactive continuing professional
- development
Desirable
- Accredited training or qualification in palliative care
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of cross boundary and inter-agency working
- Post qualification Physiotherapy experience
- Experience of working in a Multi disciplinary team
- setting
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people through loss
- Evidence of Mentorship experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current membership of Health Care Professions
- Council.
- Evidence of proactive continuing professional
- development
Desirable
- Accredited training or qualification in palliative care
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of cross boundary and inter-agency working
- Post qualification Physiotherapy experience
- Experience of working in a Multi disciplinary team
- setting
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people through loss
- Evidence of Mentorship experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
