Job Summary
As a Physiotherapist in our hospice, you will play a key role in supporting patients at the end of life by enhancing their functional abilities and promoting their comfort, dignity, and independence. You will work closely with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to provide personalised therapy that aligns with each patient's goals and wishes. Your expertise will contribute to creating an environment of peace and comfort whilst supporting people to live well during this significant stage of life.
Main Duties of the Job
* Degree in Physiotherapy and minimum of 4 years post registration
* Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
* Evidence of experience in neurology, medical and the community
* Experience of MDT working
* Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further study in end of life care
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
* Evidence of post-qualification professional development
* Experience with working with people who have life limiting illnesses and acute, chronic, complex conditions including respiratory care, neurology and pain management
* Good organisational/time management skills and ability to co-ordinate case load
* Ability to adapt skills and techniques in response to specific patient needs
* Able to manage challenging and complex situations
About Us
Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work.
Date Posted
16 April 2025
Pay Scheme
Other
Salary
£36,920 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference Number
B0038-25-0004
Job Locations
Lower Pennington Lane
Pennington
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 8ZZ
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure evidence based practice and practice development across the patient pathway, within the Oakhaven therapy service and the Oakhaven multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
* Provide specialised Physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs and provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals
* To provide a high standard of individualised patient-centred care to patients with a progressing and life limiting illness
* To provide line management/supervision for Therapy Assistant (in agreement with the Director of Patient Services)
* Support the clinical manual handling trainers and advise the Manual Handling Lead of issues pertinent to policy and practice development
* Take a lead role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients. Provide support and advice to patients and their carers and professionals. Make appropriate referrals to the MDT, ensuring seamless service for patients.
* Provide specialist advice and education on all aspects of physiotherapy management and rehabilitation for patients, relatives and health care professionals
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* 4 years post-qualification experience of acute, chronic, complex conditions including respiratory care, neurology and pain management
Desirable
* Community experience
* Recent experience within a comparable role
Specific Skills
Essential
* Good communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as an effective team member.
* Good organisational/time management skills and ability to co-ordinate workload.
* Demonstrate high standard of rehabilitation/clinical skills.
* Ability to adapt skills and techniques in response to specific patient needs.
Desirable
* Basic IT skills.
* Presentation/teaching skills.
* Moving and handling qualification.
* Teaching and presentation skills especially in Moving and Handling.
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Confident practitioner, ability to justify decisions with flexibility to change.
* Commitment to the highest possible standards of patient care.
* Ability to manage challenging and complex situations.
Desirable
* The ability to demonstrate some understanding and commitment to the principles of specialist palliative care, multi-disciplinary team working and the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the patient group.
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualification in Physiotherapy at degree or diploma level
* Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
* Evidence of post-qualification professional development
Desirable
* Membership ACPOPC
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
Oakhaven Hospice
Address
Lower Pennington Lane
Pennington
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 8ZZ
Employer's Website
https://www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr