Job summary
An exciting and
rare opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to join our specialist Allied
Healthcare team, they will be based in the
community, to work as a member of multi professional specialist palliative care
service to provide a high standard of Physiotherapy assessment, intervention
and evaluation for patients and carers referred to the service. This includes
an in-reach service to patients admitted to the inpatient Unit, assisting in
discharge planning and therapeutic interventions.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual
to join the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of specialist palliative
care to patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will need to be able to work autonomously and be responsible for
complex holistic assessments and planning care to meet patients practical,
psychological, spiritual and social needs. They will work closely with primary and
secondary care professionals and Hospice colleagues, and good communication and
team working skills are essential. Foster an environment of partnership working
between and within the team and all the stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes
for the service users.
Among other duties, the role encompasses equipment
provision, moving and handling support, emotional support, providing teaching/education,
problem solving and discharge planning.
About us
St
Lukes is a friendly, dynamic, and progressive organisation, where innovation
and a can-do ethos is championed; we would value those with the desire to
work in this specialist area.
If
you are interested in this role and would like further information, please
contact Jen Nicholls (Nurse Consultant / Head of Community Services) on 07920561750
or 01752 964200 (Single Point of Access) or Jane Lewis (Specialist Occupational Therapist) on jlewis@stlukes-hospice.org.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FULL JD
Based in the community, to work as a member of multi
professional specialist palliative care service to provide a high standard of Physiotherapy
assessment, intervention and evaluation for patients and carers referred to the
service. This includes an in-reach service to patients admitted to the inpatient
Unit, assisting in discharge planning and therapeutic interventions. Additionally, the physiotherapist will be
expected to teach within the organisational manual handling training and be a
resource for the clinical teams.
To act as a specialist resource for other
professionals working in Specialist Palliative Care, Primary Healthcare, Social
Services and hospital teams.
To manage a clinical caseload and take responsibility as key
worker for individual patients, identifying and co-ordinating their specialist
palliative care needs and referring to other team members when appropriate.
To be responsible for assessing complex situations, planning
implementing and reviewing Physiotherapy interventions aimed at improving these
situations in partnership with the patients, carers and other professionals.
To provide clinical leadership in terms of developing a high
quality service and profile of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Specialist Palliative
Care.
To contribute to the planning and implementation of
specialist training and education on relevant issues in palliative care within
St Lukes Hospice, Plymouth and with key partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FULL JD
Based in the community, to work as a member of multi
professional specialist palliative care service to provide a high standard of Physiotherapy
assessment, intervention and evaluation for patients and carers referred to the
service. This includes an in-reach service to patients admitted to the inpatient
Unit, assisting in discharge planning and therapeutic interventions. Additionally, the physiotherapist will be
expected to teach within the organisational manual handling training and be a
resource for the clinical teams.
To act as a specialist resource for other
professionals working in Specialist Palliative Care, Primary Healthcare, Social
Services and hospital teams.
To manage a clinical caseload and take responsibility as key
worker for individual patients, identifying and co-ordinating their specialist
palliative care needs and referring to other team members when appropriate.
To be responsible for assessing complex situations, planning
implementing and reviewing Physiotherapy interventions aimed at improving these
situations in partnership with the patients, carers and other professionals.
To provide clinical leadership in terms of developing a high
quality service and profile of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Specialist Palliative
Care.
To contribute to the planning and implementation of
specialist training and education on relevant issues in palliative care within
St Lukes Hospice, Plymouth and with key partners.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
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).
