As a Specialist Palliative Care Physiotherapist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with complex palliative care needs. Working across St Lukes Hospice's services, including the In-Patient Centre, outpatient services, and community care, you will provide assessments, rehabilitation, and support to help patients maintain independence and achieve their goals. This role is available on a bank basis, offering flexibility.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide specialist physiotherapy assessments and develop personalised rehabilitation plans for patients with terminal illnesses.
2. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, patient-centred care.
3. Offer expert advice and training on moving and handling to staff, carers, and family members.
4. Assess and arrange for specialist equipment, ensuring safe usage.
5. Participate in discharge planning and contribute to the development of palliative care services.
6. Maintain high standards of professional practice and accurate patient records.
About us
St Lukes Hospice is Sheffield's leading provider of specialist palliative care, dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by terminal illnesses. Guided by our values—dignity, compassion, inspiration, and pioneering care—we deliver high-quality services tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their loved ones. At St Lukes, we foster an inclusive, supportive environment where staff can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Job responsibilities
1. Deliver skilled, evidence-based physiotherapy services to support patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
2. Work autonomously and collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
3. Provide professional advice to colleagues, GPs, consultants, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Support the AHP team in service development and mentoring of assistants or volunteers.
5. Stay updated on best practices through ongoing professional development and training.
6. Adhere to hospice policies, professional standards, and health and safety regulations to ensure the safety and welfare of patients, colleagues, and yourself.
Person Specification
Experience
* Several years post-graduate experience
* Experience of interdisciplinary team working within a health care environment
* Post-registration experience of working in a palliative care/oncology setting
* Participation in clinical audit
* A clear understanding of the Physiotherapy role in a hospice setting
* Experience of working in the community
* Experience of providing clinical education for undergraduate students
* Experience of using computerised patient records
* Teaching experience
* Previous hospice-based employment
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.
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