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Palliative Care Specialist Physiotherapist
Band 7
Main area: Physiotherapy
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Part time)
Hours: Part time - 18.45 hours per week
Job ref: 337-NP-8457DG
Site: Meadow House Hospice and Hounslow Community Town Southall
Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 per annum inclusive HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/01/2025 23:59
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”.
Job overview
Join Our Team at Meadow House Hospice: Fixed-term part-time Palliative Care Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 7)
Meadow House Hospice is excited to announce the opportunity to join our well-respected allied health professional team. This service offers the opportunity for staff to be at the frontline of developing and leading on the way we deliver care to our patients, their families and how we offer support to our partners in caring.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional palliative care. They must be skilled in collaborative working with a variety of healthcare professionals, able to manage complex patient care needs with compassion and efficiency, and committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting our service expansion and development.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide a high quality and efficient Physiotherapy service to patients with a wide range of physical and medical conditions referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Service.
2. To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team at Meadow House Hospice, assisting in the provision of support and rehabilitation to adults, in all End of Care Life settings including the Inpatient Unit, Day Services and the Community.
3. To provide clinical expertise in the prioritisation, assessment, and treatment of patients within the scope of the conditions referred to the Specialist Palliative Care service.
We offer:
* A supportive and dynamic working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development.
* The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and their families.
If you are a motivated and experienced physiotherapist looking to advance your career in palliative care, we would love to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Degree in Physiotherapy
* Health Professionals Council Registration
* Significant post-qualification experience including relevant specialist areas i.e. palliative care, oncology, neurology or community
* Evidence of attendance at postgraduate courses relevant to specialist palliative care
* Evidence of continuing CPD
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of clinical audit, clinical governance and managing risk
* Experience of managing an independent caseload where patients have life-limiting conditions, and an understanding of specialist palliative care in practice
* Evidence of staff supervision
* Accuracy in patient assessment, treatment planning, goal setting and recording information in all settings.
* Able to participate in end-of-life education
Skills, abilities and attributes
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Good problem-solving abilities
* Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in all settings of the service
* Car driver/access to own transport
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Randall Jones
Job title: Head of Nursing Palliative and End of Life Care
Email address: randall.jones@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07855147280
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