About this role
Job summary We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist with skills in rehabilitation, respiratory care and musculoskeletal pathology, to join the LTHT Palliative Care team. This is a 24-month post funded by the Jane Tomlinson Appeal (JTA) and is an exciting opportunity to work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, scoping and developing the physiotherapy role within palliative care.
The post will also focus on exploring and expanding the use of Kinesio Taping/Elastic Taping in the management of palliative patients, alongside exploring the opportunities for providing training for healthcare staff in the use of taping, more widely.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist with skills in rehabilitation, respiratory care and musculoskeletal pathology, to join the LTHT Palliative Care team. This is a 24-month post funded by the Jane Tomlinson Appeal (JTA) and is an exciting opportunity to work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, scoping and developing the physiotherapy role within palliative care.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Suzie Gillion Position: Consultant in Palliative Care Email: [email protected] Phone number: 0113 2064563
Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist with skills in rehabilitation, respiratory care and musculoskeletal pathology, to join the LTHT Palliative Care team. This is a 24-month post funded by the Jane Tomlinson Appeal (JTA) and is an exciting opportunity to work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, scoping and developing the physiotherapy role within palliative care.
The post will also focus on exploring and expanding the use of Kinesio Taping/Elastic Taping in the management of palliative patients, alongside exploring the opportunities for providing training for healthcare staff in the use of taping, more widely.
The successful candidate will collect data to evaluate the scope of physiotherapy input for palliative in-patients, and its impact on patients and families. This data will be used to support the development of a business case which will be shared with JTA at the end of the fixed term. There is an agreement in principle that -subject to demonstrable evidence of positive impact and outcomes -JTA will consider continuation of funding beyond the initial fixed-term
Why you should join our Team The Palliative Care Team at LTHT is a compassionate multidisciplinary service supporting patients with lifelimiting illness across all major hospital sites. We provide expert symptom management and holistic support for patients and those close to them. Our team includes consultants, clinical nurse specialists, specialty doctors, resident doctors and a pharmacist. We value learning, reflection and innovation, offering regular MDT discussions, teaching and opportunities for service development. Working with us means joining a supportive, forwardthinking team committed to improving patient experience, strengthening endoflife care across the Trust, and fostering staff wellbeing.
Our LTHT values are part of what make us different from other trusts. They have been developed by our staff and set out what we see as important to how we work: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable and Empowered. LTHT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
What you will bring to the role
Carry out advanced physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of palliative patients Develop treatment plans which can be continued if the patients is discharged, liaising with external agencies/colleagues as required Develop the physiotherapy role and service-offer within Palliative Care, exploring the patient groups for which physiotherapy input would be beneficial and ensuring efficient and effective service provision Promote quality evidence-based physiotherapy practice in the Palliative Care setting, with a particular focus on the use of elastic taping/K-taping for palliative patients Act as an expert in the field of elastic taping/K-taping within the Palliative Care service, exploring the scope of its use, and supporting the training of the wider MDT, working alongside external stakeholders Collect and analyse appropriate data, to demonstrate the impact of physiotherapy provision for Palliative Care patients and their families About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent HCPC registration
Experience Essential
Extensive clinical experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and rehabilitation Experience working at a Band 6 level Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches in the management of this area of clinical practice, including the use of elastic taping/K-taping. Working knowledge of critical appraisal, audit and outcome measures
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 details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)