Job summary
Would you like to be part of a team that really makes a difference?Were looking for a physiotherapist whos ready for a role thats both challenging and deeply rewarding. If you want to build your skills, work with purpose, and support people at one of the most important times in their lives, this could be the job for you.
Youll work closely with patients and their families, as well as a skilled team of nurses, OTs, support workers, doctors and volunteers. Youll have the time to truly get to know the people youre supporting and the chance to make a real impact.
What were offering:- A full-time role in a supportive, values-led team- Opportunities to develop your palliative care and rehab skills- Varied and meaningful work in a variety of settings such as outpatients and inpatient unit- Ongoing professional development and peer support
What were looking for:- A qualified physiotherapist with HCPC registration- Someone with compassion, resilience, and great communication skills- Experience in palliative care or the community is helpful but not essential- Above all, someone who shares our belief in person-centered care
Sound like a good fit?Wed love to hear from you. Come and bring your skills to a team where youll be valued, supported, and inspired every day.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy in the event we receive a high volume of applications.
Main duties of the job
This
isn't just any physio role. As part of our hospice team, you'll use your
clinical skills and your heart to help people live wellright up to the end of
life. You'll work with patients who are facing life-limiting illness, helping
them move more easily, managing symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue, and
staying connected to what matters most to them. This is meaningful, person-led
work that makes a real difference every single day.
About us
At Community Hospice, we have one purpose, helping people living with a terminal illness to live as well as they can for as long as they can. Our Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Team plays a key role in this, helping people stay independent, active, and connected for as long as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Making
a clinical impact
- Assessing patients holistically, not just the
problem arealook at their goals, their context, and what matters to them
- Using hands-on physio, rehab techniques, and
advice to support mobility, comfort and independence
- Helping manage symptoms like fatigue, pain and
breathlessness in practical, compassionate ways.
- Equipping patients and their families with
simple, confidence-boosting techniques and advice
- Supporting people through transitionsincluding
loss of function and changes to goalswith care and clarity.
Working as part of something bigger
- Being an active part of the hospices
multidisciplinary teamthis means shared decisions, joint assessments, and
respectful challenge
- Contributing to conversations that shape
patient care, from early planning to end-of-life support
- Signposting and linking-in with external
services that add value for our patients and carers
- Supporting the development of new services for
a variety of patient groups, in line with Hospice strategy
- Maintaining effective relationships with
external professionals and relevant organisations; liaising about patient care
issues as appropriate, acting as a resource
for the boroughs on hospice-based rehabilitation and use appropriate
communication routes to share best practice
- Participating in
appropriate rehabilitation forums in order to disseminate and share good
practice and ensure service development.
Keeping
us safe and sharp
- Documenting clearly and professionallyif its
not written down, it didnt happen
- Being part of risk assessment and safe practice
plans
- Taking part in audits, service tweaks, and
honest conversations about what could be better
- Acting within any legal and statutory rules
relating to physiotherapy practices in the field of palliative care as set by
the appropriate registering body.
Staying
grounded and growing
- Taking care of your own developmentattend
training, reflect, ask questions, and stay curious
- Joining in clinical supervision, team reflections,
and honest check-ins
- Sharing what you know, and be open to learning
from othersespecially the people we care for.
Communicating
- Developing positive working relations
with members of the Hospital, Hospice, Social Care and Primary Healthcare Teams
- Participating in Multidisciplinary
meetings relating to the care of patients and their families/ carers as required
in the hospice/ hospital/ community setting
- Promoting and practicing excellent
communication skills with patients, family and members of the
multi-disciplinary team
- Contributing positively to the
development of The Community Hospice as an anti-discriminatory organisation,
actively promoting equality and diversity
Quality
- Maintaining standards of care and
reporting any concerns about care through Hospice clinical governance
structures
- Participating in clinical reviews of
patient and family care as appropriate
- Within the multidisciplinary team,
working to ensure that patient dignity is respected at all times both before
and after death, including acting as the patients advocate
- Participating in Hospice forums for
discussion of research and audit programmes, including contributing to practice
based audit to measure the outcomes of physiotherapy practice and impact of the
role on patients
- Actively participating in research
and contribution to evidence based practice in the clinical area
- Contributing to service development
and evaluations as required
Grief & Loss
- Supporting staff, students, patients and
families in managing loss
Further informationTo be
familiar with and adhere to all Hospice (and relevant Care Homes, Trust and Community)
policies and procedures
To
support the ethos of the Hospice, supporting events and promotional activities
as requested.
You must at all times respect confidentiality and in
particular the confidentiality of all personal data stored, in line with the
requirements of the Data Protection Act
You must be aware of and adhere to individual
responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and identify and
report, as necessary, any untoward accident, incident or potentially hazardous
environment.
You may be required to work in and from any Hospice or
associated Company premises.
This job description is intended as an outline of the
general areas of activity and will be amended from time to time in the light of
the changing needs of the organisation.
It will then be reviewed in association with the jobholder(s)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Making
a clinical impact
- Assessing patients holistically, not just the
problem arealook at their goals, their context, and what matters to them
- Using hands-on physio, rehab techniques, and
advice to support mobility, comfort and independence
- Helping manage symptoms like fatigue, pain and
breathlessness in practical, compassionate ways.
- Equipping patients and their families with
simple, confidence-boosting techniques and advice
- Supporting people through transitionsincluding
loss of function and changes to goalswith care and clarity.
Working as part of something bigger
- Being an active part of the hospices
multidisciplinary teamthis means shared decisions, joint assessments, and
respectful challenge
- Contributing to conversations that shape
patient care, from early planning to end-of-life support
- Signposting and linking-in with external
services that add value for our patients and carers
- Supporting the development of new services for
a variety of patient groups, in line with Hospice strategy
- Maintaining effective relationships with
external professionals and relevant organisations; liaising about patient care
issues as appropriate, acting as a resource
for the boroughs on hospice-based rehabilitation and use appropriate
communication routes to share best practice
- Participating in
appropriate rehabilitation forums in order to disseminate and share good
practice and ensure service development.
Keeping
us safe and sharp
- Documenting clearly and professionallyif its
not written down, it didnt happen
- Being part of risk assessment and safe practice
plans
- Taking part in audits, service tweaks, and
honest conversations about what could be better
- Acting within any legal and statutory rules
relating to physiotherapy practices in the field of palliative care as set by
the appropriate registering body.
Staying
grounded and growing
- Taking care of your own developmentattend
training, reflect, ask questions, and stay curious
- Joining in clinical supervision, team reflections,
and honest check-ins
- Sharing what you know, and be open to learning
from othersespecially the people we care for.
Communicating
- Developing positive working relations
with members of the Hospital, Hospice, Social Care and Primary Healthcare Teams
- Participating in Multidisciplinary
meetings relating to the care of patients and their families/ carers as required
in the hospice/ hospital/ community setting
- Promoting and practicing excellent
communication skills with patients, family and members of the
multi-disciplinary team
- Contributing positively to the
development of The Community Hospice as an anti-discriminatory organisation,
actively promoting equality and diversity
Quality
- Maintaining standards of care and
reporting any concerns about care through Hospice clinical governance
structures
- Participating in clinical reviews of
patient and family care as appropriate
- Within the multidisciplinary team,
working to ensure that patient dignity is respected at all times both before
and after death, including acting as the patients advocate
- Participating in Hospice forums for
discussion of research and audit programmes, including contributing to practice
based audit to measure the outcomes of physiotherapy practice and impact of the
role on patients
- Actively participating in research
and contribution to evidence based practice in the clinical area
- Contributing to service development
and evaluations as required
Grief & Loss
- Supporting staff, students, patients and
families in managing loss
Further informationTo be
familiar with and adhere to all Hospice (and relevant Care Homes, Trust and Community)
policies and procedures
To
support the ethos of the Hospice, supporting events and promotional activities
as requested.
You must at all times respect confidentiality and in
particular the confidentiality of all personal data stored, in line with the
requirements of the Data Protection Act
You must be aware of and adhere to individual
responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and identify and
report, as necessary, any untoward accident, incident or potentially hazardous
environment.
You may be required to work in and from any Hospice or
associated Company premises.
This job description is intended as an outline of the
general areas of activity and will be amended from time to time in the light of
the changing needs of the organisation.
It will then be reviewed in association with the jobholder(s)
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Commitment to providing high quality, individualised holistic care to patients and their relatives/ carers
- Awareness of health and safety procedures and how they affect people in the workplace.
- Understanding of loss and grief and its impact on individuals and families and their social networks
- Awareness of relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and organisational structures
- A knowledge of the issues related to provision of specialist palliative care in the community and an understanding of some of the challenges that may arise.
- A knowledge of current legislation and policy relevant to end of life care
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Computer literacy with knowledge of Windows based applications
- Able to demonstrate effective working with members of a variety of professional groups at varying levels of seniority across a number of different organisations
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit or research
- Evidence of contributing to policy making and standard setting
- A valid UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of having worked in a variety of different settings and specialities including with long term conditions and/or oncology
- Experience of working with patients with complex multi-pathologies
- You understand pain, fatigue and breathlessness and how to support people living with them.
- You are confident speaking with patients and familys even when things are hard.
- Experience of working as part of a multi professional team
Desirable
- Experience of caring for people with a life limiting illness at band 5/6 level
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
- Supervision of staff/students
- Experience of delivering training
- Knowledge/experience of working with lymphoedema patients
- Experience in Acupuncture
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Diploma/Degree in relevant area
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to Palliative Care
Desirable
- Advanced Communications Skills Course (MacGuire or similar)
- Clinical Educator Training
- Moving and Handling Trainer Qualification
- Post grad training in Rehab, Neuro, Oncology or Palliative Care
Aptitude, Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to manage time and meet deadlines
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent problemsolving skills
- Approachable and adaptable.
- Motivated and enthusiastic and able to use own initiative..
- Awareness of the emotional impact of working with the dying and bereaved and the ability to manage this
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
- Ability to undertake training and direct own learning
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Commitment to providing high quality, individualised holistic care to patients and their relatives/ carers
- Awareness of health and safety procedures and how they affect people in the workplace.
- Understanding of loss and grief and its impact on individuals and families and their social networks
- Awareness of relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and organisational structures
- A knowledge of the issues related to provision of specialist palliative care in the community and an understanding of some of the challenges that may arise.
- A knowledge of current legislation and policy relevant to end of life care
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Computer literacy with knowledge of Windows based applications
- Able to demonstrate effective working with members of a variety of professional groups at varying levels of seniority across a number of different organisations
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit or research
- Evidence of contributing to policy making and standard setting
- A valid UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of having worked in a variety of different settings and specialities including with long term conditions and/or oncology
- Experience of working with patients with complex multi-pathologies
- You understand pain, fatigue and breathlessness and how to support people living with them.
- You are confident speaking with patients and familys even when things are hard.
- Experience of working as part of a multi professional team
Desirable
- Experience of caring for people with a life limiting illness at band 5/6 level
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
- Supervision of staff/students
- Experience of delivering training
- Knowledge/experience of working with lymphoedema patients
- Experience in Acupuncture
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Diploma/Degree in relevant area
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to Palliative Care
Desirable
- Advanced Communications Skills Course (MacGuire or similar)
- Clinical Educator Training
- Moving and Handling Trainer Qualification
- Post grad training in Rehab, Neuro, Oncology or Palliative Care
Aptitude, Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to manage time and meet deadlines
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent problemsolving skills
- Approachable and adaptable.
- Motivated and enthusiastic and able to use own initiative..
- Awareness of the emotional impact of working with the dying and bereaved and the ability to manage this
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
- Ability to undertake training and direct own learning
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).
