Job Summary
Spring is a time of change and new beginnings which, for St Richards, is reflected in the transformation of our care.
We have redesigned and restructured our clinical services, and are introducing new and innovative ways of working to meet the increasing need for our support.
At St Richards, we're all united in a common goal: providing the very best care for patients, the people close to them, and carers.
Hours: 18.75 hours per week (2 days 8:30-4:30, 1 day 8:30-12:15 or 2 long days 8-6 with 35-minute break)
Salary: £16,671 - £18,056 pro rata. FTE salary £33,342 - £36,112
Contract: Permanent
Location: Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
Main duties of the job
The role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join the team as a physiotherapist working as part of St Richards Hospice specialist multi-disciplinary palliative care team, contributing to the effective provision of rehabilitation and therapy services across all clinical services in the hospice or community, face to face or virtually including group work. For this you will need to hold a full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes.
You will undertake holistic Physiotherapy assessment and treatment of palliative care patients as an autonomous practitioner, with support from colleagues, for patients with complex needs.
This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About You
You will have a minimum of 18 months post-registration experience including core rotations in respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal, and community work.
You will be excited to join a dynamic and innovative team bringing such attributes with you, with a keen interest to develop your physiotherapy skills within palliative care.
You will have a good knowledge of holistic rehabilitative palliative care with a commitment to delivering high-quality holistic patient care. You will have excellent team working skills both within the therapy team and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
About Us
Apply to join our caring and compassionate team today.
We would encourage visits to the Hospice to find out more and speak to members of the team.
If you are interested in a visit to the Hospice, or would like further information please contact Alex Drury, phone 01905 958125, email adrury@strichards.org.uk or Matt Tudor, Recruitment Co-ordinator 01905 958096 or recruitment@strichards.org.uk
Closing date: 17 March
Interview date: Week commencing 24 March
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including:
* Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
* Supportive management keen to develop you
* Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
* Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
* Opportunities for flexible working
* Family friendly policies
* Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe
* Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
* Free Will writing service
Date posted: 26 February 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary: £33,342 to £36,112 a year FTE salary. (salary for 18.75 hours £16,671 - £18,056)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: B0130-25-0001
Job locations: Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary: To work as part of St Richards Hospice specialist multi-disciplinary palliative care team, contributing to the effective provision of rehabilitation and therapy services across all clinical services in the hospice or community, face to face or virtually.
To undertake holistic Physiotherapy assessment and treatment of palliative care patients as an autonomous practitioner, with support from colleagues, for patients with complex needs.
To work within quality standards of St Richards Hospice. To act as an expert resource for health care professionals and relevant agencies on Physiotherapy issues.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further 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.
Employer details
Employer name: St Richard’s Hospice
Address: Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
Employer's website: https://www.strichards.org.uk/
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