Job summary
St Gemmas Hospice is seeking a Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering holistic care and supporting patients across the Hospice setting. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to support current service developments.
If you are a passionate and committed individual who prides themselves on providing a high quality service, then St Gemmas welcomes your application to join our team.
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for an experienced Physiotherapist who already has experience in fields such as palliative care, respiratory, neurology, long term conditions or cancer related services. This post offers an excellent role in a supportive team working across the In-Patient Unit, Outpatients and Community. The post holder will work closely within the Physiotherapy team, but also with the Occupational Therapy team and other MDT members. Weekends are one in every 8 weeks, with time off in lieu and pay, and we request each team member covers one bank holiday in the year.
About us
St Gemmas is an innovative and pioneering Hospice, providing services recently rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We play a key role in influencing the future of palliative care in Leeds through the citywide Leeds Palliative Care Network. We are a leader in palliative care research, education and evidence into practice and are the first University Teaching Hospice. We provide both in-patient and community specialist palliative and end-of-life care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely within the Physiotherapy team, but also with the Occupational Therapy team and other MDT members. Weekends are one in every 8 weeks, with time off in lieu and pay, and we request each team member covers one bank holiday in the year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely within the Physiotherapy team, but also with the Occupational Therapy team and other MDT members. Weekends are one in every 8 weeks, with time off in lieu and pay, and we request each team member covers one bank holiday in the year.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing/leading other e.g. staff, volunteers and/or students
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- Recent experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in physiotherapy in palliative care
- Evidence of service development & innovation
- Community experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BSc Hons/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Demonstration of recent appropriate CPD
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- IT skills Word, email, Systm One or EMIS. Previous use and familiarity with Online platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft teams
- Car Driver with access to a car with business use insurance
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing/leading other e.g. staff, volunteers and/or students
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- Recent experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in physiotherapy in palliative care
- Evidence of service development & innovation
- Community experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BSc Hons/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Demonstration of recent appropriate CPD
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- IT skills Word, email, Systm One or EMIS. Previous use and familiarity with Online platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft teams
- Car Driver with access to a car with business use insurance
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).
