Job summary
Have you got what it takes?
- Are you an experienced
Physiotherapist with interest or skills in Palliative Care?
- Can
you demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member, managing
competing priorities?
- You
must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague
- Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed
to and motivated by the purpose and values of St Anns Hospice.
"Its like a family at the hospice, and everyone really gets stuck in to support each other, whatever challenge is thrown at them."
-Emma Dixon, Director of Clinical Services
We are open to considering those who are a band 5
level looking for career progression as well as those already working as a Band
6.
This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much
loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new
challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from
you. Please contact Bobby Magee on 0161 498 3659 for an informal chat.
Main duties of the job
Core Purpose To provide specialist physiotherapy interventions to patients accessing
hospice in and outpatient services and to contribute towards the development of
the service.
The
physiotherapist will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team; they will
be a role model for clinical staff, demonstrating a professional and proactive
approach to providing rehabilitative advice and support to patients with life
limiting illnesses.
The
physiotherapist will work with rehabilitation team colleagues to deliver a
physiotherapy service at the Little Hulton Site. They will need to be able to
prioritise and work efficiently to ensure the complex needs of in patients and
outpatients are met in a timely manner.
The
physiotherapist will actively participate in developing cross site
physiotherapy services at the hospice.
The
physiotherapist will be aware of and deliver services in line with best
practice guidelines and the requirements of the care quality commission in
order to ensure the aims and objectives of the organisation are met.
About us
At St Anns, theres one
thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care and support to
those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.Were continuously developing our plans
for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure
St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations. Youll be
challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play
your part in making a difference.
Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a full-time permanent position
Salary: St Anns Band 6 (£34,627 -£38,894) pro rata, per annum Competency Based Framework
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days some flexibility considered.
Based at: Little Hulton(Part of a Cross site team so travel to Heald Green will also be needed)
Free Car Parking at both St Anns Sites
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. St Anns Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.
Interview Date: 28th March 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Specialist Physiotherapist will
- Assess patients with complex needs and provide
specialist physiotherapy advice/treatment plans.
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist physiotherapy advice.
- Co-ordinate and deliver the in and out patient Physiotherapy service
at Little Hulton in conjunction with colleagues.
- Contribute to training on topics relevant to physiotherapy in palliative
care at the hospice.
- Support and mentor the Rehabilitation Assistant
Practitioner. Act in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council
and professional code of conduct.
- Actively participate in continued professional
development and the hospice performance and development review programme.
- Work in conjunction with community physiotherapists to
ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate physiotherapy
interventions.
- Be a Moving and handling key trainer(or
work towards this)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Specialist Physiotherapist will
- Assess patients with complex needs and provide
specialist physiotherapy advice/treatment plans.
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist physiotherapy advice.
- Co-ordinate and deliver the in and out patient Physiotherapy service
at Little Hulton in conjunction with colleagues.
- Contribute to training on topics relevant to physiotherapy in palliative
care at the hospice.
- Support and mentor the Rehabilitation Assistant
Practitioner. Act in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council
and professional code of conduct.
- Actively participate in continued professional
development and the hospice performance and development review programme.
- Work in conjunction with community physiotherapists to
ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate physiotherapy
interventions.
- Be a Moving and handling key trainer(or
work towards this)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a diploma/BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
- Be registered with HCPC
Desirable
- A Clinical Educators Qualification
- Completed relevant courses/gained skills applicable to palliative care.eg Non pharmacological symptom management
- Completed enhanced/advanced communication skills training.
- A Moving and Handling Key trainer qualification (Train the trainer)
Experience
Essential
- Have experience in working with patients with a range of long term conditions including those with palliative care needs.
- The Specialist Physiotherapist will be able to:
- Demonstrate significant and relevant post registration experience.
- Provide patient centred care that recognises a person's individual concerns, goals and beliefs.
- Demonstrate experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Demonstrate verbal, written communication and IT skills.
- Work as a lone worker as part of a cross-site team.
- Deliver presentations/training internally and externally.
- Work independently and as part of a group.
- Effectively manage competing demands/priorities and work under pressure.
- Educate, support/mentor staff/students to develop their skills and knowledge.
- Understand the complex effects of a range of life limiting conditions and their treatments on the physical and psychological status of patients.
- Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies/skills to deliver specialist, compassionate, personalised and timely physiotherapy interventions with patients and their carers/families.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of physiotherapy in palliative care.
Desirable
- Experience of community work
- Experience of facilitating patient groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a diploma/BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
- Be registered with HCPC
Desirable
- A Clinical Educators Qualification
- Completed relevant courses/gained skills applicable to palliative care.eg Non pharmacological symptom management
- Completed enhanced/advanced communication skills training.
- A Moving and Handling Key trainer qualification (Train the trainer)
Experience
Essential
- Have experience in working with patients with a range of long term conditions including those with palliative care needs.
- The Specialist Physiotherapist will be able to:
- Demonstrate significant and relevant post registration experience.
- Provide patient centred care that recognises a person's individual concerns, goals and beliefs.
- Demonstrate experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Demonstrate verbal, written communication and IT skills.
- Work as a lone worker as part of a cross-site team.
- Deliver presentations/training internally and externally.
- Work independently and as part of a group.
- Effectively manage competing demands/priorities and work under pressure.
- Educate, support/mentor staff/students to develop their skills and knowledge.
- Understand the complex effects of a range of life limiting conditions and their treatments on the physical and psychological status of patients.
- Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies/skills to deliver specialist, compassionate, personalised and timely physiotherapy interventions with patients and their carers/families.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of physiotherapy in palliative care.
Desirable
- Experience of community work
- Experience of facilitating patient groups
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
