Physiotherapist_REACT

Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 6 (£35,392 to £42,618) per annum pro rata + enhancements

Hours/Contract: Part Time, 18.75 hours per week - Permanent (3 days over 5)

Based: Bradford Hospice

Closing date: 12th August 2024

Interview date: TBC

Our team consists of nurses, Physiotherapists and doctors working in partnership with other services to prevent the unnecessary admission to hospital of patients with unmet or rapidly escalating palliative care needs. Patients will be identified in the Emergency Department of Bradford Royal Infirmary or by colleagues working in the community as having unmet symptoms control/end of life care needs that can be safely and effectively managed at home with additional short-term urgent support and intervention from our REACT community team.

The Marie Curie REACT service aims to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and reduce inequalities in access to End-of-Life services across Bradford. The team will compliment and work collaboratively with existing providers across the locality improving the experience for patients and their families

Marie Curie Benefits Package :

Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work  Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme  Help with childcare cost (T & C’s apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme  Life assurance – for all employees Eye care (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)  Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme 

What's in it for you

Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)  Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)  Industry leading training programmes  Flexible Working  Free DBS Free Uniform  Generous enhancements 30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

What we are looking for: 

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy MCSP/HCPC Registered Evidence of continued learning Be a UK licenced driver with access to a car and business insurance is essential Decision making skills Crisis management skills Excellent communication skills

With a focus on symptom control, rehabilitation and maintaining quality of life and independence you will work autonomously to plan, coordinate, develop and deliver holistic, specialist physiotherapy services as part of our multidisciplinary team being responsible for the assessment, treatment and management of patients with highly complex needs in a palliative care setting. 

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie 

For more information or an informal chat please contact our AHP & Outpatient Manager - Charlotte Buchan on

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