Job summary
Become part of The Myton Team and help us to make a difference...
We have a new locum opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team.
You will be working with an established and supportive therapy team and will manage caseloads of patients with a range of life-limiting conditions, helping them to maintain as much independence and quality of life as possible, for as long as possible.
Main duties of the job
You'll provide treatments both in our hospices and occasionally in patients' own homes. Most of this will be on a one-to-one basis but there will also be some group activities.
If you would like to hear more about the role and working at The Myton Hospices, please contact Jodie Morris, Deputy Director of Nursing & Care, at Jodie.Morris@mytonhospice.org or on 02476 841 918, or Susan Fraser, Therapy Service Lead, at Susan.Fraser@mytonhospice.org or on 02476 841 920, for an informal discussion.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience working with inpatients, community and day therapy patients
- Relevant physiotherapy qualifications and professional body membership
- The right to work in the UK
- The ability to travel between our sites in Coventry, Warwick and Rugby and attend home visits
About us
Myton is an organisation at the forefront of palliative and end of life care across Coventry and Warwickshire, with a national profile. We have 3 hospices, 2 inpatient units and a range of outpatient and community based services.
We have almost 300 staff and over 800 volunteers who are committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Our people are central to the success of our palliative care services, our fundraising, support teams and our extensive retail footprint. We are a much loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community.
Myton is looking forward and aiming to increase our reach and impact especially within our diverse communities, which will only be possible with an engaged and motivated workforce, equipped and ready for the challenges and changes that we all face.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience, you will be encouraged to share this with us if we invite you to interview.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and BAME candidates who are currently particularly under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing or a way we can improve, please let us know.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Physiotherapist will work with people with a range of life limiting conditions which may include: - cancer, cardiac or respiratory conditions or long-term neurological conditions. They will work within the Inpatient Unit and also deliver both individualand group sessions within a range of Wellbeing programmes such as the Fatigue and Breathlessness Programme and Heart Failure Group to people attending The Myton Hospices.
Clinical
- Work as an autonomous therapist with responsibility for the effective deliveryof physiotherapy services within the inpatient units, outpatients programmes and with people in their own homes.
- Utilise previous knowledge and skills to undertake comprehensive assessments and interventions to provide a responsive service for the needs of the patients and their families.
- Use advanced clinical reasoning to select and deliver the most appropriate physiotherapy techniques for individual and group treatment programmes.
- Record and evaluate interventions modifying and adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
- Deliver therapy intervention via the telephone and through Microsoft Teams when required.
- Prescribe and arrange provision of identified equipment to aid mobility and independence. Provide advice to patients, their family and carers, and staff teaching and demonstrating the safe use of equipment or techniques to optimise the patients mobility, safety and independence.
- Work in collaboration with the Occupational therapists and other team members in carrying out joint interventions including, moving and handling processes, use of patient handling equipment, delivery of education programs, and home assessments.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds, and handovers to contribute to care planning and raise awareness of the physiotherapy role.
- Be responsible for delegation of tasks to therapy technical instructors and provide relevant training, clinical supervision and appraisal.
- Prioritise workload to meet the needs of the patients in all clinical areas across the Myton Hospice sites working flexibly where required.
Organisational- Ensure documentation and reporting is completed accurately in line with theChartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) professional standards and the organisations standards.
- In collaboration with the Quality and Clinical Governance Lead; participate in local audit, disseminate outcomes and ensure that any improvements are undertaken.
Training and Education- Maximise opportunities to promote the Physiotherapy role and skills throughinduction, in-service training, hospice events and by providing external training where required.
- Participate in planning, coordination and supervision of Physiotherapy students and other students on placements within Myton Hospices.
- Undertake responsibility for own continuous professional development and maintain a portfolio and record of activity as evidence for HCPC audit. Ensure mandatory training is undertaken as required and competency for use of equipment is maintained.
- Contribute to the development of the Therapy services in line with evidencebased guidelines and strategic developments.
- Participate in the development of electronic patient records and record statistical data as required.
Professional- Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Work in accordance with the HCPC Code of Standards of conduct, performance and ethics, the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Physiotherapy and the Professional Standards for Physiotherapy Practice.
- Participate in relevant specialist interest group meetings to contribute to development of palliative care services within the Physiotherapy profession.
- Participate in clinical supervision and performance appraisal to ensure personal professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Physiotherapist will work with people with a range of life limiting conditions which may include: - cancer, cardiac or respiratory conditions or long-term neurological conditions. They will work within the Inpatient Unit and also deliver both individualand group sessions within a range of Wellbeing programmes such as the Fatigue and Breathlessness Programme and Heart Failure Group to people attending The Myton Hospices.
Clinical
- Work as an autonomous therapist with responsibility for the effective deliveryof physiotherapy services within the inpatient units, outpatients programmes and with people in their own homes.
- Utilise previous knowledge and skills to undertake comprehensive assessments and interventions to provide a responsive service for the needs of the patients and their families.
- Use advanced clinical reasoning to select and deliver the most appropriate physiotherapy techniques for individual and group treatment programmes.
- Record and evaluate interventions modifying and adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
- Deliver therapy intervention via the telephone and through Microsoft Teams when required.
- Prescribe and arrange provision of identified equipment to aid mobility and independence. Provide advice to patients, their family and carers, and staff teaching and demonstrating the safe use of equipment or techniques to optimise the patients mobility, safety and independence.
- Work in collaboration with the Occupational therapists and other team members in carrying out joint interventions including, moving and handling processes, use of patient handling equipment, delivery of education programs, and home assessments.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds, and handovers to contribute to care planning and raise awareness of the physiotherapy role.
- Be responsible for delegation of tasks to therapy technical instructors and provide relevant training, clinical supervision and appraisal.
- Prioritise workload to meet the needs of the patients in all clinical areas across the Myton Hospice sites working flexibly where required.
Organisational- Ensure documentation and reporting is completed accurately in line with theChartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) professional standards and the organisations standards.
- In collaboration with the Quality and Clinical Governance Lead; participate in local audit, disseminate outcomes and ensure that any improvements are undertaken.
Training and Education- Maximise opportunities to promote the Physiotherapy role and skills throughinduction, in-service training, hospice events and by providing external training where required.
- Participate in planning, coordination and supervision of Physiotherapy students and other students on placements within Myton Hospices.
- Undertake responsibility for own continuous professional development and maintain a portfolio and record of activity as evidence for HCPC audit. Ensure mandatory training is undertaken as required and competency for use of equipment is maintained.
- Contribute to the development of the Therapy services in line with evidencebased guidelines and strategic developments.
- Participate in the development of electronic patient records and record statistical data as required.
Professional- Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Work in accordance with the HCPC Code of Standards of conduct, performance and ethics, the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Physiotherapy and the Professional Standards for Physiotherapy Practice.
- Participate in relevant specialist interest group meetings to contribute to development of palliative care services within the Physiotherapy profession.
- Participate in clinical supervision and performance appraisal to ensure personal professional development.
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work with other disciplines, support staff and volunteers
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills in a range of physiotherapy assessments and interventions
- Ability to use problem solving and clinical reasoning to manage complex cases
- Knowledge and expertise in prescription of equipment
- Good organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workload and time management
- Confident to manage complex clinical situations independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence to represent the team and therapy professions as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
- Good teaching and presentation skills
- Motivated and enthusiastic to develop physiotherapy expertise in palliative / hospice care
- Committed to personal learning and development
- Able to work flexibly and across sites to meet the demands of the service
- Ability to cope with the emotional demands of palliative care
Desirable
- Ability to implement change
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continual professional development (CPD)
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Desirable
- Clinical Educators training
- Membership of specialist interest groups
Other
Essential
- The right to work in the UK (Myton cannot support with visa sponsorship)
- Must be a UK driving licence holder with independent use of a vehicle, to be able to travel to other sites and to home visits when required
Experience
Essential
- 2 Years post qualification experience
- Clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of complex conditions
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Participation in service development
- Responsibility for supervision and education of other staff and students
Desirable
- Community or hospice experience
- Experience of palliative care, or long-term conditions
- Experience of respiratory conditions
- Experience of moving and handling, postural and seating equipment
- Experience of delivering individual or group exercise programmes
- Experience of audit and evidence-based practice
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work with other disciplines, support staff and volunteers
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills in a range of physiotherapy assessments and interventions
- Ability to use problem solving and clinical reasoning to manage complex cases
- Knowledge and expertise in prescription of equipment
- Good organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workload and time management
- Confident to manage complex clinical situations independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence to represent the team and therapy professions as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
- Good teaching and presentation skills
- Motivated and enthusiastic to develop physiotherapy expertise in palliative / hospice care
- Committed to personal learning and development
- Able to work flexibly and across sites to meet the demands of the service
- Ability to cope with the emotional demands of palliative care
Desirable
- Ability to implement change
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continual professional development (CPD)
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Desirable
- Clinical Educators training
- Membership of specialist interest groups
Other
Essential
- The right to work in the UK (Myton cannot support with visa sponsorship)
- Must be a UK driving licence holder with independent use of a vehicle, to be able to travel to other sites and to home visits when required
Experience
Essential
- 2 Years post qualification experience
- Clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of complex conditions
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Participation in service development
- Responsibility for supervision and education of other staff and students
Desirable
- Community or hospice experience
- Experience of palliative care, or long-term conditions
- Experience of respiratory conditions
- Experience of moving and handling, postural and seating equipment
- Experience of delivering individual or group exercise programmes
- Experience of audit and evidence-based practice
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).
