Job summary Post holder would be expected to undertake holistic physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients with complex, life limiting illness as an autonomous practitioner with support from the Senior Physiotherapist.They would contribute to the effective provision of rehabilitation and therapy support within Rennie Grove Peace as a member of the Therapies team with the support of senior physiotherapy colleagues.They would be expected to contribute to patient information groups and courses, e.g. advanced care planning course, breathlessness groups, exercise groups and Living Well.Is passionate about providing high quality support for patients and families/carers through a palliative diagnosis.Fully understands the benefits and evidence base for a rehabilitative approach to palliative care. Interacts with patients and families/carers, with empathy and kindness.Can quickly build trusting, empathetic, and caring relationships with volunteers, customers, employees and head office teams, not forgetting local traders and the community. Is flexible and enjoys the variety of work in a fast-moving environment. Has good interpersonal skills Has strong organisational skills Main duties of the job We're looking for a Physiotherapist (Outpatients / IPU) who will be responsible for undertaking holistic physiotherapy assessments and treatment of patients with complex, life limiting illness as an autonomous practitioner with support from the Senior Physiotherapist. You would be expected to contribute to patient information groups and courses, e.g. advanced care planning course, breathlessness groups, exercise groups and Living Well. Someone who can contribute to the effective provision of rehabilitation and therapy support within Rennie Grove Peace as a member of the Therapies team with the support of senior physiotherapy colleagues. You'll maintain a respectful, non-judgemental and caring attitude ensuring the Rennie Grove Peace vision and philosophy of care is integral to the care delivered and undertaken. You'll also act as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community. Further to this you'll be expected to contribute to patient information groups and courses, e.g. advanced care planning course, breathlessness groups, exercise groups and Living Well. About us Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care started formally operating in July 2023, through the merger of two successful organisations, Rennie Grove Hospice Care and Peace Hospice Care.We offer exceptional, specialised and highly valued care, serving our local community of people affected by life-limiting illness or bereavement, across Herts and Bucks. Our merger is bringing together the best of both organisations so that we can: Serve our communities with a wider range of services Reach more local people Strengthen our ability to secure more resources To enable every local person to receive the care they need, when they need it, wherever they need it. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £37,338 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number NTX1087248 Job locations Peace Hospice Watford WD17 3PH Job description Job responsibilities Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and implementation of therapy intervention for patients with progressive and life-threatening diseases as an autonomous practitioner. This includes using analytical skills, clinical reasoning, and the use of appropriate outcome measures. Provide high quality physiotherapy input to optimise non-pharmacological management of symptoms including breathlessness and pain. Be a source of expertise, advocating non-pharmacological approaches to symptom control within the interdisciplinary team. Contribute to/lead and co-ordinate symptom specific group program such as the advanced care planning course along with colleagues. Identify patients with complex clinical needs and draw upon support from the senior physiotherapist to ensure these are best managed. Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community. Be a source of physiotherapy expertise and champion rehabilitative palliative care practice across the interdisciplinary team providing advice on managing the patients functional ability and guide discharge planning. Job description Job responsibilities Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and implementation of therapy intervention for patients with progressive and life-threatening diseases as an autonomous practitioner. This includes using analytical skills, clinical reasoning, and the use of appropriate outcome measures. Provide high quality physiotherapy input to optimise non-pharmacological management of symptoms including breathlessness and pain. Be a source of expertise, advocating non-pharmacological approaches to symptom control within the interdisciplinary team. Contribute to/lead and co-ordinate symptom specific group program such as the advanced care planning course along with colleagues. Identify patients with complex clinical needs and draw upon support from the senior physiotherapist to ensure these are best managed. Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community. Be a source of physiotherapy expertise and champion rehabilitative palliative care practice across the interdisciplinary team providing advice on managing the patients functional ability and guide discharge planning. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration. Additional Criteria Essential -Advanced communication skills or willingness to work towards. -Experience in a wide range of core clinical areas including Respiratory/Neurology/Medical/MSK/community. -Evidence of CPD and reflective practice. -Awareness of NSFs/ Local and National initiatives relating to palliative care. -Critical appraisal skills -A good understanding of technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft office packages ie Word, Excel and Outlook. -To ensure that patient documentation is completed accurately using SystemOne and paper records in accordance with professional standards, hospice policy and legal requirements. -Commitment to the development and pursuit of palliative care knowledge. -Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and to build good working relationships. -Good administrative and record keeping skills and able to work with good attention to detail. -Strong organisational skills. -Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of the volunteers and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove Peace services or be bereaved themselves. -Be a perfect match with our values. Desirable -Member of ACPOPC clinical interest group -Previous experience and knowledge of working within the field of palliative care. -Experience of leading and motivating teams of volunteers. -Strong problem-solving skills and able to implement new initiatives. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration. Additional Criteria Essential -Advanced communication skills or willingness to work towards. -Experience in a wide range of core clinical areas including Respiratory/Neurology/Medical/MSK/community. -Evidence of CPD and reflective practice. -Awareness of NSFs/ Local and National initiatives relating to palliative care. -Critical appraisal skills -A good understanding of technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft office packages ie Word, Excel and Outlook. -To ensure that patient documentation is completed accurately using SystemOne and paper records in accordance with professional standards, hospice policy and legal requirements. -Commitment to the development and pursuit of palliative care knowledge. -Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and to build good working relationships. -Good administrative and record keeping skills and able to work with good attention to detail. -Strong organisational skills. -Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of the volunteers and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove Peace services or be bereaved themselves. -Be a perfect match with our values. Desirable -Member of ACPOPC clinical interest group -Previous experience and knowledge of working within the field of palliative care. -Experience of leading and motivating teams of volunteers. -Strong problem-solving skills and able to implement new initiatives. 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). Employer details Employer name Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care Address Peace Hospice Watford WD17 3PH Employer's website https://renniegrovepeace.org/ (Opens in a new tab)