Physiotherapist

Job summary

Physiotherapist Part time (12 hours per week)

Canyou holistically assess, plan, implementand evaluate an individuals requirement for a treatment plan in line with bestpractice?

Canyou responsibly set goals for patients, involving them in all aspects of theirtreatment programmes which enable them to realise and maintain their potential?

Haveyou worked within a small team, supporting colleagues and contributing to thedevelopment of the team?

If you have the ability to:

Communicatewell, and provide exceptional physiotherapist skills and expertise across theorganisation

Workflexibly using a high standard of prioritisation skills to meet service demands

Identifyand report risk or safeguarding concerns for vulnerable patients

Contributeto service development

Hold a full UK (manual) driving licence

Main duties of the job

To provide the physiotherapy service, including safe,efficient and effective assessment, treatment and intervention and to work aspart of the wider multi-disciplinary team within the Hospice.

Be responsible and accountable for providingspecialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients with diversehealth needs, who may have complex and/or chronic conditions.

Work with other members of the multi-disciplinary teamto facilitate physiotherapy services.

To act as a resource and support to hospice staff byoffering specialist knowledge and skills in physiotherapy, meeting andunderstanding the psychosocial, physical, emotional and spiritual needs ofpatients

About us

DrKershaws is an independent Hospice serving the people of Oldham andsurrounding districts and a registered charity.We have been caring for people with life limiting illnesses for over 30 yearsand we take great pride in the contribution we are able to make to the qualityof life of our patients and their loved ones. At Dr Kershaws patients are atthe heart of everything we do.

Thisis an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and forward thinking multi-disciplinaryteam in a very special care environment, offering your specialist knowledge andskills. This role is all aboutsupporting patients with diverse health needs who may have complex terminal andlife limiting conditions.

Ourvalues and principles of behaviour are key to how we work. Our plans for the next 5 years to meet ourstrategic objectives include further developments within our Inpatient servicesand community services. To achieve all this, we need enthusiastic, self-motivatedand pro-active people with a desire to care for others, and who are reliable,interested in working in a healthcare setting and share our values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Professional/Clinical

The Physiotherapist will:

Beresponsible for patient assessment, development and implementation ofindividualised treatment plans that are patient centred and in line with bestpractice.

Beresponsible for goal setting in partnership with the patient, family and otherteam members as appropriate in order that patients may realise and maintaintheir potential.

Monitorand evaluate treatment plans, maintain adequate records for all patients: someof whom may have complex conditions and issues; and manage any identified risksappropriately.

Involvethe patient in all aspects of their treatment programme, respecting theirdignity, wishes and beliefs throughout all interventions.

Usedeveloped skills to identify complex psycho-social issues, cultural and socialdifference, in order to treat individuals appropriately.

Communicateeffectively both verbally and in writing and work in co-operation with otherteam members in providing an integrated quality service.

Developeffective communication with and provide instruction, guidance and support forstaff, patients, family, carers etc.

Documentpatient records in accordance with professional standards and departmentalpolicies.

Maintainprofessional standards of practice.

Workwithin own scope of professional competence in line with principles of bestpractice and professional conduct in accordance with the Chartered Society ofPhysiotherapist and the Health and Care Professions Council.

Seekadvice from relevant personnel when appropriate / as required.

Carryout any other such duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned by the IPU/Wardmanager of Director of Clinical Services.

Administration

ThePhysiotherapist will:

Activelyparticipate in the improvement and development of physiotherapy service.

Gatherstatistics and participate in audits as directed.

Promotea culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.

Carryout other duties appropriate to the post as required.

Volunteers

Dr Kershaws Hospice is generously supported throughits active volunteers who work alongside employees of the Hospice, across alldepartments, helping to fulfil the needs of the services.

As part of all roles at the Hospice, it is expectedthat all post holders commit to assisting and supporting volunteers to performtheir roles to the best of their ability. In addition, it may be requiredof the post holder to act as a volunteer lead if identified with the VolunteerCo-coordinator, as appropriate.

Education & Training

The Physiotherapist will:

1)Participate in the mandatory trainingprogrammes.

2)Take responsibility for and keep up todate with advances in physiotherapy practice by participating in continuingprofessional development.

3)Participate, as required, in clinicalteaching/training of students and other health professionals as appropriate.

4)Engage in personal development planning andperformance review as required

5)Appraisal

General

1. Confidentiality -It is a condition of employment thatstaff will not disclose any information obtained in the course of their dutiesother than to those entitled to receive it.The post obtained in the course of their duties other than to thoseentitled to receive it. The post holdermust ensure that the confidentiality of personal data remains secure and theterms of the Data Protection Act and relevant Hospice policies are met inrespect of information held on the Hospice computer system.

2. EqualOpportunities TheHospice is committed to equality of opportunity. All staff are required to comply with currentlegislation and Hospice policies.

3. Healthand Safety Staff must ensure they are familiar withthe requirements of the Health and Safety Work Act (1974)and the Hospice Healthand Safety policies and regulations applicable to their post.

4.

Safeguarding Dr Kershaws Hospice is committed to safeguarding adults and children andexpects all staff to share in this commitment.Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of specificduties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with theHospice safeguarding policy. Regularsafeguarding training updates will be held and are mandatory for all staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. HCPC Registered. Proven pre and post qualification experience in a range of areas . core rotations in orthopaedics, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology, community etc. Demonstrable interest and knowledge of palliative care and rehabilitation

Desirable

Membership of appropriate special interest group Qualification in acupuncture

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with patients with a range of conditions, within different settings relevant to palliative rehabilitation and care, respiratory care, neurology, orthopaedics, community work, ward based care. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Able to assess the needs of people that are complex and changing and plan, deliver and evaluate care needs that may be complex and subject to change Able to contribute to service development Able to deliver 1:1 as well as group work to patients To be able to work flexibly and use a high standard of prioritisation skills to meet service demand Have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role. Ability to maintain boundaries. Holistic approach Ability to take responsibility for adopting best practice in the implementation of individual care plans Awareness of range of current physio skills and modalities. Knowledge of moving and handling and risk assessment Use of appropriate equipment

Desirable

Experience of working with volunteers. Experience of working with other community healthcare professionals.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal skills Team player Flexible and used to working on own initiative Driver with access to own vehicle IT literate, ability to use Microsoft packages and Outlook and willingness to learn in-house online patient and staff systems

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