Job summary
Want to make a difference to local lives?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Living Well Services team.
As a Physiotherapist at St Wilfrid's you will have the time to listen and understand the individual needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones, making sure each one gets the care they deserve and helping them achieve the best quality of life for as long as possible.
"Yes, my illness is incurable, but the phenomenal team at St Wilfrids are making sure that however long I have left to live, I can be as comfortable, active and peaceful as possible."
Read about the difference we make to local lives on our website.
Main duties of the job
Being a Physiotherapist at St Wilfrid's
As a Physiotherapist in our Living Well Services Team you will be working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
You'll be supporting patients with a wide range of physical and medical conditions who have been referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Service. Using our 4 treatment rooms, indoor gym facilities and visiting patients in the community, you'll be providing a high quality and efficient physiotherapy service.
Liaising with the Inpatient Unit, Community team and Living Well Services, you'll be promoting an excellent rehabilitative palliative care service. This involves integrating rehabilitation, enablement, self management and self care into the holisitc model of a palliative care.
You'll need to have at least 3 years post registration experience and knowledge of Palliative care is desirable.
Please note that this vacancy is a 3 month Fixed Term Contract. Hours are flexible between 15-37.5 per week.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
About us
We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.
All Hospice employees are offered:
Annual Leave - Our generous holiday entitlement starts at 27 days per year plus bank holidays and increases with service
Healthcare -Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership- And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
Generous Pension- With 7.5% employer contribution for staff not in the NHS Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme - Should the worst happen while you're working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
Free on site parking -At our beautiful, purpose built Hospice in Bosham
Subsidised food - Our catering staff provide a range of high quality meals at low prices for all staff members when on site at the Hospice
Staff discount - In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
-
Responsible
for the development and delivery of high quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy
services across all hospice settings, including the Inpatient Unit, Community
Services, and Living Well Centre programme.
-
Functioning as a highly-skilled autonomous
practitioner, will manage their own caseload and provide specialist programmes,
utilising excellent problem solving and clinical reasoning skills.
-
Act as an expert palliative care resource
on physiotherapy to staff both within the organisation, and our wider
professional partnerships.
- Promote
a strong emphasis on rehabilitative palliative care, providing symptom control,
psychological support, rehabilitation and a proactive approach to enablement
JOB SCOPE
-
Clinical
Provide Specialist Palliative Care services for patients and carers
-
People
Responsible for day to day supervision of team members including Staff and Volunteers
- Financial
Assist in monitoring departmental budgets
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and
professional practice as set by Hospice Policies/Procedures, the Health and
Care Professions Council Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics, and all
relevant professional guidelines.
-
Delivers a high-quality Palliative
Care service to patients and their carers/families, ensuring that care is
planned following individual assessments and implemented and evaluated
regularly.
-
Work
collaboratively with the patient, their relatives and carers to support patients
to achieve their personal priorities.
- Engage in and facilitate advance care
planning discussions where appropriate, as part of the wider multi-disciplinary
team.
-
Liaises with all members of the
multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth working across teams to maintain
effective service provision.
-
Provides continuity and support with
group work and promotes feedback from service users.
-
Encouraged all to identify a
positive approach and culture towards rehabilitative palliative care.
-
Ensures the maintenance of a
supportive atmosphere maintaining good morale.
-
Works closely with members of senior
staff group to maintain effective communication.
-
Liaises with colleagues in other
organisations as required.
-
Deputises as team leader to ensure
patient needs are met and a safe environment is maintained.
-
Reports on complaints, untoward
incidents and faulty equipment to Line Manager and/ Director of Nursing.
-
Maintain a cost-effective service
within agreed budget.
-
Identifies and proposes effective
policies and working practices within the team ensuring these are clearly
understood when implemented
-
Reviews work performance of others
and undertake appraisals of Assistants
-
Supports research-based practice and
the maintenance of a supportive learning environment.
-
Carries out training and competency-based
assessments.
-
Participates in Hospice Audit
Programme, attends ward and clinical meetings as required.
-
Membership of Professional
Organisation and practices in accordance with professional code of practice.
-
Allocates work to the
Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant in liaison with the Occupational
Therapist.
-
Ensures continuity of service
through appropriate delegation to external rehab teams.
The SWH Core Accountabilities
-
Promotes
the St Wilfrids culture of excellence in patient and people care
-
Contributes
to reporting of progress towards meeting relevant strategic and operational
goals
-
Contributes
towards ensuring that the Hospices exposure to risk is minimised through
safe practice and awareness of health and safety
-
Challenges
the department/service to make continuous improvement
-
Communicates
clearly and regularly with their Line Manager and colleagues
-
Stretches
and develops the capability of the team through rigorous application of
performance management
-
Motivates
and directs both staff and volunteers to ensure high standards of performance
and delivery
-
Provides
development training and support for self and others including mandatory
updates
-
Volunteers
are a vital resource to St. Wilfrids Hospice and it is the responsibility of
all staff to treat them with respect and value their contribution
-
Works
within agreed hospice policies, procedures and guidelines
Please see the attached Job Description for full responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
-
Responsible
for the development and delivery of high quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy
services across all hospice settings, including the Inpatient Unit, Community
Services, and Living Well Centre programme.
-
Functioning as a highly-skilled autonomous
practitioner, will manage their own caseload and provide specialist programmes,
utilising excellent problem solving and clinical reasoning skills.
-
Act as an expert palliative care resource
on physiotherapy to staff both within the organisation, and our wider
professional partnerships.
- Promote
a strong emphasis on rehabilitative palliative care, providing symptom control,
psychological support, rehabilitation and a proactive approach to enablement
JOB SCOPE
-
Clinical
Provide Specialist Palliative Care services for patients and carers
-
People
Responsible for day to day supervision of team members including Staff and Volunteers
- Financial
Assist in monitoring departmental budgets
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and
professional practice as set by Hospice Policies/Procedures, the Health and
Care Professions Council Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics, and all
relevant professional guidelines.
-
Delivers a high-quality Palliative
Care service to patients and their carers/families, ensuring that care is
planned following individual assessments and implemented and evaluated
regularly.
-
Work
collaboratively with the patient, their relatives and carers to support patients
to achieve their personal priorities.
- Engage in and facilitate advance care
planning discussions where appropriate, as part of the wider multi-disciplinary
team.
-
Liaises with all members of the
multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth working across teams to maintain
effective service provision.
-
Provides continuity and support with
group work and promotes feedback from service users.
-
Encouraged all to identify a
positive approach and culture towards rehabilitative palliative care.
-
Ensures the maintenance of a
supportive atmosphere maintaining good morale.
-
Works closely with members of senior
staff group to maintain effective communication.
-
Liaises with colleagues in other
organisations as required.
-
Deputises as team leader to ensure
patient needs are met and a safe environment is maintained.
-
Reports on complaints, untoward
incidents and faulty equipment to Line Manager and/ Director of Nursing.
-
Maintain a cost-effective service
within agreed budget.
-
Identifies and proposes effective
policies and working practices within the team ensuring these are clearly
understood when implemented
-
Reviews work performance of others
and undertake appraisals of Assistants
-
Supports research-based practice and
the maintenance of a supportive learning environment.
-
Carries out training and competency-based
assessments.
-
Participates in Hospice Audit
Programme, attends ward and clinical meetings as required.
-
Membership of Professional
Organisation and practices in accordance with professional code of practice.
-
Allocates work to the
Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant in liaison with the Occupational
Therapist.
-
Ensures continuity of service
through appropriate delegation to external rehab teams.
The SWH Core Accountabilities
-
Promotes
the St Wilfrids culture of excellence in patient and people care
-
Contributes
to reporting of progress towards meeting relevant strategic and operational
goals
-
Contributes
towards ensuring that the Hospices exposure to risk is minimised through
safe practice and awareness of health and safety
-
Challenges
the department/service to make continuous improvement
-
Communicates
clearly and regularly with their Line Manager and colleagues
-
Stretches
and develops the capability of the team through rigorous application of
performance management
-
Motivates
and directs both staff and volunteers to ensure high standards of performance
and delivery
-
Provides
development training and support for self and others including mandatory
updates
-
Volunteers
are a vital resource to St. Wilfrids Hospice and it is the responsibility of
all staff to treat them with respect and value their contribution
-
Works
within agreed hospice policies, procedures and guidelines
Please see the attached Job Description for full responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post qualifying
Desirable
- Experience of community working
- Palliative care experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- People Care
- Motivation & Initiative
- Change & Adaptability
- Planning & Organisation
- Analysis & Decision-making Ability
- Coaching & Teamwork
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Teaching, mentoring and leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Valid HCPC membership
- Driving Licence (and reliable access to a vehicle)
- Right to work in the UK
- Please see the attached Job Description for a full Person Specification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post qualifying
Desirable
- Experience of community working
- Palliative care experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- People Care
- Motivation & Initiative
- Change & Adaptability
- Planning & Organisation
- Analysis & Decision-making Ability
- Coaching & Teamwork
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Teaching, mentoring and leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Valid HCPC membership
- Driving Licence (and reliable access to a vehicle)
- Right to work in the UK
- Please see the attached Job Description for a full Person Specification
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).
