Senior Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist

St Barnabas Hospice

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Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who is looking to develop your skills in Palliative Rehabilitation and specialising in a role within St Barnabas Hospice? We have two positions as follows:

Our new Wellbeing Hub will be opening later this year and the successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop the service for the people of Boston which will be the focus for one post, with the other focusing on providing care in North Lincoln/Lincolnshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for autonomous, highly motivated and dynamic Physiotherapist to work within St Barnabas Community Services. You will work within a supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team - delivering Palliative Rehabilitation to those patients with a range of Complex Symptom Management needs

Qualifications and Experience:

Applications are welcome from candidates with:

Degree (BSc/MSc) in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, with current registration with the HCPC
Experience with management of Respiratory, Oncological, Frailty, Neurological Conditions
Recent post-registration experience in a relevant area; i.e. Acute Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Palliative Care or Community Therapies

Main duties of the job

You will be able to:

Develop Palliative Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy Practice in line with current and appropriate Evidence Base
Perform the role with empathy and consideration for the needs of a range of patients and their families
Adapt effectively to varying levels of demand and to support less experienced staff to maintain high levels of care

We offer wide ranging benefits to employees including:

Pension Scheme * Occupational sick pay * Death in Service Benefit * Flexible working * Occupational maternity pay * Paternity leave *· Buying and selling of annual leave Adoption pay*
Access to the NHS discounts through the Blue Light Card
Long Service Awards· Health and Wellbeing· Training and Development· Social Events· Staff Forum· Staff Lease Car Scheme * Free Uniforms· Free DBS check. Development in specialist skills & academic development
Autonomous practice and opportunities to develop Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy interventions in line with Evidence Base
Opportunity for flexible working including home based working.
Mileage allowance
Opportunities for development and learning beyond registration.

*Criteria apply*

Salary: £31,218 (+ weekend unsocial hour’s enhancement of 30% and contributory pension scheme or continuation of NHS pension)

About us

For assistance with your application contact: recruitment@stbarabashospice.co.uk

Apply now: By completing an online application via the NHS Jobs website

Please note:

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and ideally be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medically exempt) to be able to fulfil this role. St Barnabas Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer and believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community and if you have any concerns about either of these matters, please do contact us to discuss
We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or close vacancies where necessary
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Date posted

05 January 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,218 a year Salary dependant upon experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0215-22-1722

Job locations

36 Nettleham Road

Lincoln

LN2 1RE

Green Lane

Boston

Lincolnshire

PE21 9NB

Grimsby Road

Louth

Lincolnshire

LN11 0SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Title: Senior Physiotherapist – Community Services

Location: Boston

Reporting to: AHP Lead

Responsible for: N/A

Job Purpose

To complete comprehensive assessments of patients with complex Palliative and Life Limiting Conditions and deliver a high standard of specialist Palliative Rehabilitation to patients across Lincolnshire.

To provide as a member of a multidisciplinary / multi-agency team and acting as an autonomous practitioner, effective, evidence based clinical assessment to patients referred to St Barnabas Community Services. This will include assessments, diagnosis, planning, delivery and evaluation of treatment, regularly reviewing and updating of care plans and documentation as determined by patient need / care pathway.

To plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Physiotherapy treatment programme for patients with palliative care needs. The care provided will be appropriate to the patient’s needs and stage of illness and use a rehabilitation model to promote quality of life.

The post holder will be able to respond to situations for patients known to the service to prevent admission to hospital and work effectively under challenging physical, social and psychological environments where patients/relatives/carers may exhibit high levels of distressed behaviours.

To contribute to Specialist Palliative Care and Palliative Rehabilitation education within the organisation and externally.

To direct interventions delivered by support staff and volunteers - both individual and group work, with patients through documented plans of care, training and supervision.

To maintain records regarding assessment and treatment of patients as indicated by the relevant Trust policy.

All aspects of practice must be in line with HCPC and Chartered Society for Physiotherapy (CSP) guidance.

There may be a requirement to assist in the delivery of services at other bases across the county and in other care settings – such as patients own homes, care homes and the wider community.

* Please see attached job description for all further information*

Job description

Job responsibilities

Title: Senior Physiotherapist – Community Services

Location: Boston

Reporting to: AHP Lead

Responsible for: N/A

Job Purpose

To contribute to Specialist Palliative Care and Palliative Rehabilitation education within the organisation and externally.

To direct interventions delivered by support staff and volunteers - both individual and group work, with patients through documented plans of care, training and supervision.

To maintain records regarding assessment and treatment of patients as indicated by the relevant Trust policy.

All aspects of practice must be in line with HCPC and Chartered Society for Physiotherapy (CSP) guidance.

There may be a requirement to assist in the delivery of services at other bases across the county and in other care settings – such as patients own homes, care homes and the wider community.

* Please see attached job description for all further information*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy.
Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses / CPD.
Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

Masters in Advanced Practice/Clinical Assessment
Anticipatory Prescribing Qualification
Post Qualification Courses related to Palliative Care/Palliative Rehabilitation
Practice Educators Course

Experience

Essential

Recent post registration experience in a relevant area e.g. acute medicine, neurology, oncology, palliative care or community.
Experience of taking students on placement/insight days.
Experience of teaching staff, students in the workplace setting or delivery of educational session.
Able to make clear, accurate and effective verbal and written reports, e.g. incident reports, patient notes, team meeting minutes etc.
Able to adapt effectively to varying levels of demand and to support less experienced staff to maintain high levels of care.
Able to perform the role with empathy and consideration for the needs of a range of patients and their families.

Desirable

Completion of Physiotherapy Band 5 rotational post.
Experience of delivery of Palliative Rehabilitation approaches.

Specific Criteria

Essential

Access to independent transport for travel to specified healthcare locations within a broad-based rural setting.
Willing to work within other areas of the Trust on occasions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy.
Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses / CPD.
Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

Masters in Advanced Practice/Clinical Assessment
Anticipatory Prescribing Qualification
Post Qualification Courses related to Palliative Care/Palliative Rehabilitation
Practice Educators Course

Experience

Essential

Recent post registration experience in a relevant area e.g. acute medicine, neurology, oncology, palliative care or community.
Experience of taking students on placement/insight days.
Experience of teaching staff, students in the workplace setting or delivery of educational session.
Able to make clear, accurate and effective verbal and written reports, e.g. incident reports, patient notes, team meeting minutes etc.
Able to adapt effectively to varying levels of demand and to support less experienced staff to maintain high levels of care.
Able to perform the role with empathy and consideration for the needs of a range of patients and their families.

Desirable

Completion of Physiotherapy Band 5 rotational post.
Experience of delivery of Palliative Rehabilitation approaches.

Specific Criteria

Essential

Access to independent transport for travel to specified healthcare locations within a broad-based rural setting.
Willing to work within other areas of the Trust on occasions.

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.