About this role
Job summary
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,287 FTE (£24,172 Pro-Rata)
Department: Wellbeing & IPU
Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW
The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Physiotherapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice
The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in-patient unit and wellbeing services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life. The physiotherapist will contribute to rehabilitation, enablement, symptom management and discharge planning. They will plan and deliver workshops and group sessions including breathlessness management, seated exercise sessions, and play an active role in development and evaluation of new sessions/workshops within the Wellbeing service.
The care provided will be in accordance with the values set out by the hospice thus ensuring that we can achieve the vision and mission of Teesside Hospice.
Main duties of the job
The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Occupational therapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice.
The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in -patient unit and well-being services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life.
About us
At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.
People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties and key result areas
General duties
Complete holistic assessments of patient's needs to formulate a patient-centred specialised treatment plan including relevant symptom control with a view to improving/maintain their present level of functional independence and wellbeing
Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and carers to facilitate informed decision-making and be creative in promoting self-management strategies.
Provide necessary equipment and aids and advice on their safe and proper use, as required in the provision of safe and responsive patient care including mobility aids, breathlessness management tools and other items.
Provide relevant professional advice, education and information to patients, families, carers, and professionals with use of relevant supporting materials in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre.
To make recommendations to maintain the patient's functional abilities and quality of life within the community.
Maintain current registration with HCPC Maintain membership of CSP
Assume responsibility for their own professional development and update and maintain own clinical skills as required for the role
To be an integral part of the allied health professionals team
Comply with relevant legislation and guidelines for providing a high standard of care ensuring patients are safe inclusive of Mental Capacity, Safeguarding and Data protection
Comply with all statutory and local policy requirements, including Health & Safety, Fire etc.
Show evidence of updating own professional knowledge and skills and jointly establish a personal development plan with their line manager using the appraisal system.
Report promptly to the line manager and document appropriately any untoward incident, complaint, grievance etc. or other aspect likely to affect the safe and efficient functioning of the service.
To undertake activities from time to time, representing Teesside Hospice's service to outside groups or the public.
To assist in events and publicity on behalf of the Hospice, when required.
Clinical
Ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence-based practice, local and national standards
Autonomously complete holistic assessments of patient's needs to formulate and deliver a patient-centred specialised treatment plan including relevant symptom control with a view to improving/maintain their present level of functional independence and wellbeing
Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and carers to facilitate informed decision-making and be creative in promoting self-management strategies.
Provide necessary equipment and aids and advice on their safe and proper use, as required in the provision of safe and responsive patient care including mobility aids, breathlessness management tools and other items.
Provide relevant professional advice, education and information to patients, families, carers, and professionals with use of relevant supporting materials in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre.
To make recommendations to maintain the patient's functional abilities and quality of life within the community.
To engage in wellbeing activities in order to expand the range of therapeutic and group activities in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre, and Community
Demonstrate a flexible approach to working in support of the whole in patient/wellbeing & community team
Ensure communication and written documentation is completed in a timely manner complying with Information Governance and in accordance with the standards of HCPC.
To communicate with, and to work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other staff, and volunteers.
Participate in delegated projects for service development with the team.
To be an active part of
Managerial
Be involved in the supervision of physiotherapy students whilst on placement at the Hospice.
Keep up to date patient notes and records in accordance with Hospice policy and with CSP standards.
Play an active role in developing/ contributing, reviewing concerning physiotherapy/ rehabilitation as requested.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Sound respiratory knowledge and knowledge of the regional respiratory healthcare systems Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management
Desirable
Clinical experience gained working across variety of settings Experience of working collaboratively with community teams Experience of working in a palliative care setting Understanding of the dying process and the ability to manage the emotional impact of working with the dying and bereaved
Skills & Abilities Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential Good IT Skills and the ability to present information in a logical and concise manner Ability to work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency working Advanced communication skills Evidence of resilience Ability to work autonomously Use evidence based practice Be an advocate for those in their care and the team they work with Be a positive role model Can adapt to changes in practice and service delivery
Desirable
Previous experience of manual handling training Experience of using SystmOne
Qualifications Essential
Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent HCPC registered Evidence of postgraduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Desirable
Evidence of CPD
Personal Attributes/ Key skills Essential
Ability to work as part of a team Ability to remain calm and professional during difficult situations.
Other Essential
Ability to travel independently
Desirable
Ability to undertake audit Leading others
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 Teesside Hospice
Address 1 Northgate Road
Linthorpe
Middlesbrough
TS5 5NW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.teessidehospice.org (Opens in a new tab)