Job summary
Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased to
announce the following position:
Senior
Physiotherapist band 7
We are a patient-centred charity that
delivers palliative and end of life care to those with advanced life-limiting
illnesses, who live in Northwest Surrey. We care for patients and provide
support to families and carers in the community as well as in our In-Patient
Unit and Well Being Centre at the Hospice.
You will, therefore, be joining a
passionate and dedicated team of professionals that make a real difference to
the families across Surrey community.
Main duties of the job
A
successfulSenior Physiotherapist will be able to:
Provide a
high standard of individualised patient-centred care to patients with a
progressing and life limiting illness. You will need experience in a wide range
of core Physiotherapy skills.
Work
independently and as part of the wider Hospice team applying clinical skills in
Physiotherapy in holistic needs assessment, treatment planning, goal setting,
intervention and evaluation (use of outcome measures); including individual and
group orientated approaches.
Undertake
skilled and effective communication with, patients and their relatives as well
as the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Work flexibly
across community, inpatient and wellbeing services offered to patients of
Woking and Sam Beare Hospice.
Contribute to
the evaluation and continued development of the Therapies Service in line with
departmental and organisational objectives.
Work closely
with other team members and provide supervision and support to junior members
of staff e.g. students, therapy assistants and volunteers as appropriate.
Represent the
therapy team as an active member of the MDT, understanding profession specific
roles, liaising and attending MDT meetings and other relevant clinical
meetings.
About us
Our
therapy team consists of Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, and Therapy
assistants. We work closely with a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists,
Palliative Care doctors, our Hospice at Home team, Counsellors and
Complimentary therapists. The locations we see patients in are varied and this
role includes working across inpatient, outpatient and community services. The
ability to travel in your own car to visit patients at home is essential.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Band 7 Physiotherapist who is patient focused and passionate about palliative
care. This is an exciting opportunity to help develop and improve physiotherapy
services within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The post holder
will provide expert assessment, treatment and management of patients with
complex needs. Ideally you will have experience in Oncology, Respiratory or
Palliative care or other transferrable skills that can be utilised.
Benefits
Annual
Leave: All
staff start with 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service, and 33
days after 10 years service. NHS staff who join the hospice can have
their NHS service recognised to start their holiday entitlement at the
corresponding level, with proof of service.
Bike2Work
Scheme: Supports
staff to cycle to work through purchasing bikes and accessories with tax
savings.
Blue
Light Discount Card: Staff can apply for a Blue Light card that offers discounts
across 15,000 retailers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Senior Physiotherapist is an
essential component in supporting and complementing the Hospice therapy team and
the wider Multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that the highest standards of care
are implemented and that services meet statutory regulations and national
standards.
For a detailed summary of Job responsibilities please see attached Job Description in supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Senior Physiotherapist is an
essential component in supporting and complementing the Hospice therapy team and
the wider Multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that the highest standards of care
are implemented and that services meet statutory regulations and national
standards.
For a detailed summary of Job responsibilities please see attached Job Description in supporting documents.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Car driver with a full driving license
- Have access to a vehicle for community visits and ensure appropriate insurance in place
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and professionals
- Ability to cope with sensitive and emotionally challenging situations.
- Ability to empathise with patients that are terminally ill.
- Compassionate and patient-centred approach
- Highly motivated and flexible.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise effectively
Desirable
- Experience facilitating group sessions or patient education
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Minimum of 5 years post registration.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Significant post-registration experience, including working as a Senior Physiotherapist (Band 6 or above)
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Post graduate courses or modules in areas such as Palliative Cer, Oncology rehabilitation, Neurology or Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Leadership or Management training
- Experience in palliative care, oncology or hospice services
- Community Physiotherapy experience
- Experience of acute oncology or palliative care
- Evidence of working within MDTs dealing with complex neurological, respiratory and cancer cases
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Exercise/Rehab qualifications specific to Oncology and Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a physiotherapist with in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Experience assessing and treating patients with complex needs and long-term, progressive conditions
- Evidence of supervising junior staff, therapy assistants or students
- Experience in clinical audit, quality improvement and research
- Experience of service development
- Advanced knowledge of evidence-based Physiotherapy practice
- Awareness and understanding of resource management issues
- Excellent clinical knowledge and skills and ability to manage complex clinical presentations
- Symptom management (fatigue, breathlessness, mobility decline)
- Functional independence and mobility support
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability and willingness to contribute to Education and Training programmes
- Evidence of supporting and supervising others
Desirable
- Specialist expertise in palliative rehabilitation or cancer rehabilitation
- Knowledge of approaches for treatment for patients with a terminal disease
- Advanced IT Skills
- Knowledge of EMIS
- Experience of group work
- Specialist skills e.g. Acupuncture in Oncology & Palliative care, TENS, Lymphodema management
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Car driver with a full driving license
- Have access to a vehicle for community visits and ensure appropriate insurance in place
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and professionals
- Ability to cope with sensitive and emotionally challenging situations.
- Ability to empathise with patients that are terminally ill.
- Compassionate and patient-centred approach
- Highly motivated and flexible.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise effectively
Desirable
- Experience facilitating group sessions or patient education
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Minimum of 5 years post registration.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Significant post-registration experience, including working as a Senior Physiotherapist (Band 6 or above)
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Post graduate courses or modules in areas such as Palliative Cer, Oncology rehabilitation, Neurology or Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Leadership or Management training
- Experience in palliative care, oncology or hospice services
- Community Physiotherapy experience
- Experience of acute oncology or palliative care
- Evidence of working within MDTs dealing with complex neurological, respiratory and cancer cases
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Exercise/Rehab qualifications specific to Oncology and Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a physiotherapist with in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Experience assessing and treating patients with complex needs and long-term, progressive conditions
- Evidence of supervising junior staff, therapy assistants or students
- Experience in clinical audit, quality improvement and research
- Experience of service development
- Advanced knowledge of evidence-based Physiotherapy practice
- Awareness and understanding of resource management issues
- Excellent clinical knowledge and skills and ability to manage complex clinical presentations
- Symptom management (fatigue, breathlessness, mobility decline)
- Functional independence and mobility support
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability and willingness to contribute to Education and Training programmes
- Evidence of supporting and supervising others
Desirable
- Specialist expertise in palliative rehabilitation or cancer rehabilitation
- Knowledge of approaches for treatment for patients with a terminal disease
- Advanced IT Skills
- Knowledge of EMIS
- Experience of group work
- Specialist skills e.g. Acupuncture in Oncology & Palliative care, TENS, Lymphodema management
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).