Job summary
Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased to
announce the following position:
Senior
Physiotherapist band 6
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
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.
This is an
excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a supportive and
collaborative multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will
provide physiotherapy assessments and treatments to patients with complex and
life-limiting conditions, helping to maximise independence, manage symptoms and
improve overall wellbeing.
A successful Senior 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 flexibly
as a member of a speciality based team, under the guidance and supervision of
the Senior Therapists
Undertake
skilled and effective communication with patients and their relatives as well
as the wider multi-disciplinary team
Competence in
clinical reasoning and risk assessment
Understanding
of holistic and patient-centred care in palliative settings
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
About us
A
successful candidate will have
Degree in
Physiotherapy
Minimum of 3
years post registration
Current
registration with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC
Evidence of
Continuing Professional Development CPD
Experience of
working as a physiotherapist with in a multidisciplinary team MDT
Rotational
experience across areas such as
Neurology, Medical, Respiratory, Community
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 to check for any
previous criminal convictions.
Benefits
We are passionate about our
colleagues careers. Along with our commitment to provide every colleague with
a personal development plan to achieve their vocational goals, we provide the
following industry leading 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.
Free
Parking: Opposite the hospice
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
This job will require the job holder to work flexibly as a member of a speciality based team, under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Therapists.
The post holder will be required to undertake skilled and effective communication with patients and their relatives as well as the wider multi-disciplinary team
The post holder will work flexibly across community, inpatient and wellbeing services offered to patients of Woking and Sam Beare Hospice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
This job will require the job holder to work flexibly as a member of a speciality based team, under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Therapists.
The post holder will be required to undertake skilled and effective communication with patients and their relatives as well as the wider multi-disciplinary team
The post holder will work flexibly across community, inpatient and wellbeing services offered to patients of Woking and Sam Beare Hospice.
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.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
Desirable
- Teaching or mentoring skills
- Experience facilitating group sessions or patient education
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Minimum of 3 years post registration.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Evidence of working within MDTs dealing with complex neurological, respiratory and cancer cases
- Postgraduate training or modules in palliative care, oncology or related areas
- Membership of a specialist group such as the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology and Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a physiotherapist with in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Rotational experience across areas such as
- Neurology, Medical / Respiratory, Community
- Knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy practice
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current issues relevant to physiotherapy practice
- Ability to anticipate disease progression and adapt rehabilitation goals
- Skills in symptom management and functional rehabilitation
- Competence in clinical reasoning and risk assessment
- Understanding of holistic and patient-centred care in palliative settings.
- Awareness of resource management issues
- Excellent clinical knowledge and skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist skills for clinical practice in symptom control or palliative rehabilitation.
- Post graduate courses
- Knowledge of approaches for treatment for patients with a terminal disease
- Advanced IT Skills
- Knowledge of EMIS
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.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
Desirable
- Teaching or mentoring skills
- Experience facilitating group sessions or patient education
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Minimum of 3 years post registration.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Evidence of working within MDTs dealing with complex neurological, respiratory and cancer cases
- Postgraduate training or modules in palliative care, oncology or related areas
- Membership of a specialist group such as the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology and Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a physiotherapist with in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Rotational experience across areas such as
- Neurology, Medical / Respiratory, Community
- Knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy practice
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current issues relevant to physiotherapy practice
- Ability to anticipate disease progression and adapt rehabilitation goals
- Skills in symptom management and functional rehabilitation
- Competence in clinical reasoning and risk assessment
- Understanding of holistic and patient-centred care in palliative settings.
- Awareness of resource management issues
- Excellent clinical knowledge and skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist skills for clinical practice in symptom control or palliative rehabilitation.
- Post graduate courses
- Knowledge of approaches for treatment for patients with a terminal disease
- Advanced IT Skills
- Knowledge of EMIS
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).