Job summary
NB: Interview date: Thursday 18 September 2025 (tbc)
Salary: Agenda for Change, Band 6
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)
Tenure: Permanent
We are looking for a dynamic and
enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Therapies Team and drive forward Royal Trinitys vision
and values to
ensure safe and outstanding care for our patients, helping them to make the best
of every moment.
Our team of specialist palliative care Therapists (Physiotherapy,
Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Complementary Therapy) provide holistic and
expert support to patients with progressive and life-limiting illness and those
close to them. We care for anyone over the age of 18 with specialist palliative
care needs, across three different settings: the inpatient unit, outpatients
and in the community working across seven London boroughs.
This exciting opportunity focuses on providing a
physiotherapy service delivering high quality, evidence-based
interventions to support symptom management, promote independence, work towards
patient goals, support patients to manage change and provide specialist support
and advice to families and carers. Working
collaboratively
with all members of the Specialist Palliative Care Team to develop and shape
palliative care pathways to deliver excellent patient care and service improvement.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a patient-centred specialist Physiotherapy (PT)
service to palliative care patients admitted to the inpatient unit (IPU),
attending Living Well & Out-patient services or in the community.
- To work independently and as a part of the
inter-disciplinary team (IDT), applying clinical skills in physiotherapy (PT)
including individual and group orientated approaches.
- To work within the Therapies team, consisting of
occupational therapists, physiotherapists, complementary therapists, a
dietitian, therapy assistant and palliative care assistants
- To work with the Therapies teamas an active member of
the IDT, liaising and attending IDT meetings and relevant clinical and case
planning meetings.
- To work closely with other team members and supervise junior
members of staff, including the palliative care assistants, therapy assistant,
students, and volunteers.
- Contribute to the evaluation and continued development of
the Therapies Service in line with Therapies departmental and Royal Trinity
wide objectives/ work plan.
- Communicate effectively at every level within the
organisation and in the external environment, maintaining effective working
relationships with colleagues and peers.
About us
Benefits
- We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
- A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
- Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
- Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
- 25% store discount in Trinity shops
- Life assurance cover
- Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
- Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
- Access to courses of free counselling
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Job Purpose:
To provide a specialist palliative care physiotherapy
(PT) service to patients and carers accessing Royal Trinity Hospice services
Key duties and responsibilities
- Provide
a patient-centred specialist physiotherapy service to palliative care patients admitted
to the inpatient unit (IPU), attending out-patient services or in the community
- To undertake comprehensive (holistic
& multi-system) assessments and formulate a treatment programme through
shared goals with patients and carers, maintaining functional, realistic and
measurable (SMART) goals, including risk assessment
- To
work within the Therapies team, consisting of physiotherapists, occupational
therapists and complimentary therapists
- To work
closely with other team members and supervise junior members of staff, including
the palliative care assistants, therapy assistant, students and volunteers
- To
work independently and as a part of the inter-disciplinary team (IDT), applying
clinical skills in physiotherapy, treatment planning, goal setting, intervention
and evaluation (use of outcome measures) and includes individual and group
orientated approaches
- Contribute
to the evaluation and continued development of the Therapies Service in line
with Therapies departmental and Royal Trinity wide objectives/ work plan
Communication and
Relationships
-
To
work as an active member of the IDT, understanding profession specific roles,
liaising and attending IDT meetings and relevant clinical and case planning
meetings
-
Communicate
effectively at every level within the organisation and in the external environment,
maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and peers
-
Manage
individuals and groups (staff, patients, formal meetings and the public)
including those who are emotionally distressed, angry, and/or in conflict with
the information given to them
-
To
receive and convey sometimes highly complex and highly sensitive information,
including detailed clinical or corporate information
-
To
keep contemporaneous patient records, skilled in written report preparation and
maintain accurate, clear & concise clinical records (SOAP notes).
-
Provide
verbal and written reports to the clinical team and other relevant parties, adhering
to local procedures and professional standards: Hospice, Chartered Society of
Physiotherapy (CSP) and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) related to
documentation (paper and/or electronic notes)
-
Model
the values and culture of the organisation in interactions and relationships at
work
-
Use
excellent interpersonal skills to quickly establish effective supportive and
therapeutic relationships with patients and their carers
-
Communicate
clearly with the inter-disciplinary team during meetings and in caseload
reviews to expertly manage the care of patients referred to the service and
facilitate handover /discharge where appropriate
-
To
ensure that all the hospice clinical and administrative policies and procedures
are followed
-
To
demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients, their carers and
members of the IDT. All interactions should be underpinned with empathy and a
clear understanding of the effects of the patients condition
- Describe
and discuss all patient services, both clinical (e.g. IPU, CNS) and supportive
(e.g. Wellbeing, Compassionate Neighbours) to patients and stakeholders
Please find more details in the Job Description and Person Specification attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Job Purpose:
To provide a specialist palliative care physiotherapy
(PT) service to patients and carers accessing Royal Trinity Hospice services
Key duties and responsibilities
- Provide
a patient-centred specialist physiotherapy service to palliative care patients admitted
to the inpatient unit (IPU), attending out-patient services or in the community
- To undertake comprehensive (holistic
& multi-system) assessments and formulate a treatment programme through
shared goals with patients and carers, maintaining functional, realistic and
measurable (SMART) goals, including risk assessment
- To
work within the Therapies team, consisting of physiotherapists, occupational
therapists and complimentary therapists
- To work
closely with other team members and supervise junior members of staff, including
the palliative care assistants, therapy assistant, students and volunteers
- To
work independently and as a part of the inter-disciplinary team (IDT), applying
clinical skills in physiotherapy, treatment planning, goal setting, intervention
and evaluation (use of outcome measures) and includes individual and group
orientated approaches
- Contribute
to the evaluation and continued development of the Therapies Service in line
with Therapies departmental and Royal Trinity wide objectives/ work plan
Communication and
Relationships
-
To
work as an active member of the IDT, understanding profession specific roles,
liaising and attending IDT meetings and relevant clinical and case planning
meetings
-
Communicate
effectively at every level within the organisation and in the external environment,
maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and peers
-
Manage
individuals and groups (staff, patients, formal meetings and the public)
including those who are emotionally distressed, angry, and/or in conflict with
the information given to them
-
To
receive and convey sometimes highly complex and highly sensitive information,
including detailed clinical or corporate information
-
To
keep contemporaneous patient records, skilled in written report preparation and
maintain accurate, clear & concise clinical records (SOAP notes).
-
Provide
verbal and written reports to the clinical team and other relevant parties, adhering
to local procedures and professional standards: Hospice, Chartered Society of
Physiotherapy (CSP) and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) related to
documentation (paper and/or electronic notes)
-
Model
the values and culture of the organisation in interactions and relationships at
work
-
Use
excellent interpersonal skills to quickly establish effective supportive and
therapeutic relationships with patients and their carers
-
Communicate
clearly with the inter-disciplinary team during meetings and in caseload
reviews to expertly manage the care of patients referred to the service and
facilitate handover /discharge where appropriate
-
To
ensure that all the hospice clinical and administrative policies and procedures
are followed
-
To
demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients, their carers and
members of the IDT. All interactions should be underpinned with empathy and a
clear understanding of the effects of the patients condition
- Describe
and discuss all patient services, both clinical (e.g. IPU, CNS) and supportive
(e.g. Wellbeing, Compassionate Neighbours) to patients and stakeholders
Please find more details in the Job Description and Person Specification attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further study in palliative and end of life care
Desirable
- Degree/ module in palliative care or area relevant to the post
- Membership of a specialist interest group e.g. Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology & Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the assessment of patients specialist needs and to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate therapy interventions specific to palliative care patients
- Demonstrates assertiveness and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge and ability to apply the principles of evidence-based care
- Organisational and management skills; including managing junior members of staff/students
- High level of interpersonal skills, open approach to learning and willingness to seek advice
- Ability to cope effectively with the demands of working in a specialist palliative care environment
- Evidence of commitment to professional development and an ongoing updating of clinical knowledge / skills
- Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning and knowledge within the palliative care setting
- Knowledge of current policies and development relating to palliative and end of life care
- Awareness of data collection, audit processes and experience of research skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, and written) and interpersonal skills
Specific Competencies for Role
Essential
- Ability to work independently, showing initiative and sound clinical reasoning as well as working within the Inter Disciplinary Team (IDT)
- Awareness and understanding of the needs of Palliative Care patients
- Experience across a range of clinical areas at B5/ B6 level, e.g. oncology, learning disabilities, neurology, orthopedic, elderly care, rehabilitation, MSK and respiratory etc.
- Experience of training and developing others
- Experience of service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further study in palliative and end of life care
Desirable
- Degree/ module in palliative care or area relevant to the post
- Membership of a specialist interest group e.g. Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology & Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the assessment of patients specialist needs and to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate therapy interventions specific to palliative care patients
- Demonstrates assertiveness and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge and ability to apply the principles of evidence-based care
- Organisational and management skills; including managing junior members of staff/students
- High level of interpersonal skills, open approach to learning and willingness to seek advice
- Ability to cope effectively with the demands of working in a specialist palliative care environment
- Evidence of commitment to professional development and an ongoing updating of clinical knowledge / skills
- Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning and knowledge within the palliative care setting
- Knowledge of current policies and development relating to palliative and end of life care
- Awareness of data collection, audit processes and experience of research skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, and written) and interpersonal skills
Specific Competencies for Role
Essential
- Ability to work independently, showing initiative and sound clinical reasoning as well as working within the Inter Disciplinary Team (IDT)
- Awareness and understanding of the needs of Palliative Care patients
- Experience across a range of clinical areas at B5/ B6 level, e.g. oncology, learning disabilities, neurology, orthopedic, elderly care, rehabilitation, MSK and respiratory etc.
- Experience of training and developing others
- Experience of service development
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
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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).
