Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Are you a qualified band 6 Physiotherapist with experience of delivering high-quality care? Do you have a passion for working with babies, children or young people who have complex needs? Then we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dedicated physiotherapy team at our Loughborough hospice. You will work closely with babies, children, and young people to provide exceptional, person-centered care. You will also collaborate with community teams, families and be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team in delivering the highest standard of care.
Job responsibilities
Hours: This role is on a part time basis (22.5 hours per week), Monday to Wednesday. There is a requirement to work one late shift per week, times of 11:00am-7:00pm or 12:00pm-8:00pm. You will also be required to work one weekend per month on a rota pattern.
Travel: There will be a requirement for you to travel within the East Midlands for external training, collaborative working with community teams and community visits on occasion.
About the role
To provide specialist physiotherapy care to babies, children and young people at Rainbows. Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
1. To support with babies, children and young people's respiratory plans and escalation plans with support from the palliative care team.
2. To assist with planning, organising and participate in hydrotherapy sessions with babies, children and young people in collaboration with the shift coordinator and care team.
3. To keep up to date with developments in palliative care Physiotherapy and maintain clinical practice and procedures in line with current recognised best practice and research outcomes.
4. To work as a member of the hospice multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective and efficient delivery of care to babies, children and young people and their families.
5. To act at all times as an effective and positive role model.
Requirements
Essential requirements include:
* Degree in Physiotherapy or completion of a Chartered Society of Physiotherapy accredited Masters Degree Course.
* Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Experience working as a Band 6 Physiotherapist.
* Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for children and young people with long term Palliative care and needs.
* Evidence of the ability to demonstrate safe clinical practice including risk assessment.
Desirable requirements include:
* Evidence of working with children with complex care/special needs.
* Evidence of Teaching skills and experience.
* Palliative Care experience.
* Current registration with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
* Evidence of Experience of working with children with complex neurological needs.
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.
Employer name
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
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