Job summary
We're looking for a Physiotherapist (Outpatients / IPU) who will be responsible for undertaking holistic physiotherapy assessments and treatment of patients with complex, life limiting illness as an autonomous practitioner with support from the Senior Physiotherapist.
We're wanting to hear from people who can contribute to the effective provision of rehabilitation and therapy support within Rennie Grove Peace as a member of the Therapies team with the support of senior physiotherapy colleagues.
You'll maintain a respectful, non-judgemental and caring attitude ensuring the Rennie Grove Peace vision and philosophy of care is integral to the care delivered and undertaken. You'll also act as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community.
Further to this you'll be expected to contribute to patient information groups and courses, e.g. advanced care planning course, breathlessness groups, exercise groups and Living Well.
Main duties of the job
Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and implementation of therapy intervention for
patients with progressive and life-threatening diseases as an autonomous practitioner. This includes
using analytical skills, clinical reasoning, and the use of appropriate outcome measures.
Provide high quality physiotherapy input to optimise non-pharmacological management of
symptoms including breathlessness and pain. Be a source of expertise, advocating nonpharmacological approaches to symptom control within the interdisciplinary team.
Contribute to/lead and co-ordinate symptom specific group program such as the advanced care
planning course along with colleagues.
About us
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, we're all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We will support people of all ages who are affected by a progressive life-limiting illness (and those who care for them), to live as well as possible by providing choice and ease of access to a wide range of palliative care and bereavement services across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. It's important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.
At Rennie Grove Peace, we are committed to creating a workplace where our staff can develop their careers and make a real difference.
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If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
For an informal chat about this role please contact Rebecca Varvel, Head of Outpatients / Rehabilitation Clinics at rebecca.varvel@renniegrovepeace.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
Ensure that patient documentation is completed accurately using SystmOne and paper records in
accordance with professional standards, hospice policy and legal requirements.
Be responsible for managing their own caseload across the inpatient unit, community and outpatient
groups and courses.
Be responsible for the line management of the Rehab assistant in post.
Support the Senior Physiotherapist in the delivery of formal and informal education.
Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice in palliative care and National
Standards Framework & guidelines and incorporate these appropriately into clinical practice.
Attend relevant meetings as appropriate.
Key tasks and duties
Along with other members of the allied health professional team and wider MDT work to develop an
appropriate rehabilitation programme for clients.
Identify and work with patients as early as possible
to develop their independence and autonomy with activities of daily living (ADLs) to maximise their
function and engagement in daily life.
Constantly assess the on-going physiotherapy needs of the patient, adapting therapy input as their
condition changes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
Ensure that patient documentation is completed accurately using SystmOne and paper records in
accordance with professional standards, hospice policy and legal requirements.
Be responsible for managing their own caseload across the inpatient unit, community and outpatient
groups and courses.
Be responsible for the line management of the Rehab assistant in post.
Support the Senior Physiotherapist in the delivery of formal and informal education.
Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice in palliative care and National
Standards Framework & guidelines and incorporate these appropriately into clinical practice.
Attend relevant meetings as appropriate.
Key tasks and duties
Along with other members of the allied health professional team and wider MDT work to develop an
appropriate rehabilitation programme for clients.
Identify and work with patients as early as possible
to develop their independence and autonomy with activities of daily living (ADLs) to maximise their
function and engagement in daily life.
Constantly assess the on-going physiotherapy needs of the patient, adapting therapy input as their
condition changes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Advanced communication skills or willingness to work towards.
- Experience in a wide range of core clinical areas including Respiratory / Neurology / Medical / MSK / Community, evidence of CPD and reflective practice.
- Awareness of NSFs / local and national initiatives relating to palliative care.
Desirable
- Member of ACPOPC - clinical interest group.
- Previous experience and knowledge of working within the field of palliative care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Advanced communication skills or willingness to work towards.
- Experience in a wide range of core clinical areas including Respiratory / Neurology / Medical / MSK / Community, evidence of CPD and reflective practice.
- Awareness of NSFs / local and national initiatives relating to palliative care.
Desirable
- Member of ACPOPC - clinical interest group.
- Previous experience and knowledge of working within the field of palliative care.
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).
