Physiotherapist (Specialist Palliative) - St Barnabas Hospices
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Job summary
Physiotherapist (Specialist Palliative)
St Barnabas House, Worthing
37.5 hours per week
Starting salary F.T.E £35,798 per annum (depending on depth and variety of experience in a similar role
St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in-patient care and community living well services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic therapist to come and to join the team as we expand our services providing support on the Inpatient unit, within the Community and as part of our face to face and virtual Living Well Service.
Your New Role
You will be joining a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Complementary Therapists and Therapy Technicians in providing a holistic service including:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients with a view to maintaining and/or improving their present level of function.
- Involve patients in goals and treatment proposals. To gain valid informed consent. To work within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.
- Be responsible for own time management and the prioritisation of caseload.
- Develop comprehensive discharge plans and work with relevant professionals to arrange on-going support as needed.
- Support the delivery of assessments and therapeutic groups for the Living Well Service.
Main duties of the job
To succeed in this role
You will need to hold a recognized qualification in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration with clinical experience in a range of clinical areas i.e., general medical, oncology, neurology, respiratory, orthopaedic, elderly care etc. Experience of working in palliative care and having previously worked in in the community setting, including as a lone worker would be advantageous but not essential.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employees
- 27 days annual leave (increasing after each year of continuous service, up to 30 days) + bank holidays
- On-site education support and study leave opportunities
- Option to access Health Shield and cover your everyday cost of healthcare for less
- Corporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light Card
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Holly Price, Lead Therapist on 07591 595813.
Closing date: 23rd July 2023
About us
St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in-patient care and community living well services.
An enhanced DBS will be sought, if you are successful in this role. The safe recruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding.
If you have the passion and drive to succeed, please visit our website www.stbh.org.uk/jobs for a job description and application form. Alternatively, you can contact the HR department hr@stbh.org.uk or collect one from one of our many charity shops.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.
The information you provide on your application form is the only information we will use to decide whether or not to short-list you for interview.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£35,798 a year depending on depth and variety of experience in a similar role
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0265-23-0033
Job locations
Titnore Lane
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NZ
Employer details
Employer name
St Barnabas Hospices
Address
Titnore Lane
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NZ
Employer's website
https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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