Band 6 Physiotherapist

COPE CHILDREN'S TRUST T/A Rainbows Childrens Hospice; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's palliative care is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their compassionate team. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional, person-centered care to babies, children, and young people with complex needs. You will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the highest standard of care while collaborating with community teams. The position is part-time, allowing for a work-life balance while making a significant impact in the lives of those who need it most. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Specialist training and development opportunities

Bupa healthcare Cashback plan

Life Assurance

27 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Affordable meals at the Hospice

Free Tea, Coffee, and Fruit

Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or accredited Master's course required.
• Current HCPC registration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy care to children and young people.
• Support respiratory and escalation plans with the palliative care team.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Palliative Care

Clinical Practice

Risk Assessment

Teaching Skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy accredited Masters Degree

Job description

Physiotherapist

Are you a qualified band 6 Physiotherapist with experience of delivering high-quality care? Do you have a passion for working with babies, children, or young people who have complex needs? Then we would love to hear from you!

Here at Rainbows Children's Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 babies, children, and young people living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. We are currently seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dedicated physiotherapy team at our Loughborough hospice.

You will work closely with babies, children, and young people to provide exceptional, person-centered care. You will also collaborate with community teams and be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team in delivering the highest standard of care.

Hours: This role is on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week), Monday to Wednesday. There is a requirement to work one late shift per week, times of 11:00 am-7:00 pm or 12:00 pm-8:00 pm. You will also be required to work one weekend per month on a rota pattern.

Travel: There will be a requirement for you to travel within the East Midlands for external training, collaborative working with community teams, and community visits on occasion.

Our Benefits

In addition to Agenda for Change pay scales, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
• Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme members to transfer their membership.
• Specialist training and development opportunities.
• Time to care for patients: Each baby, child, and young person has 1:1 care.
• Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
• Bupa healthcare Cashback plan.
• Life Assurance.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance.
• Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Affordable meals at the Hospice.
• Free Tea, Coffee, and Fruit whilst at the Hospice.
• Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme.
• Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders.

About the role

To provide specialist physiotherapy care to babies, children, and young people at Rainbows. Some of the key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Support with babies, children, and young people's respiratory plans and escalation plans with support from the palliative care team.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and participating in hydrotherapy sessions.
• Keep up to date with developments in palliative care Physiotherapy.
• Work as a member of the hospice multi-disciplinary team.
• Act as an effective and positive role model.

Requirements

Essential requirements include:

• Degree in Physiotherapy or completion of a Chartered Society of Physiotherapy accredited Masters Degree Course.
• Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience working as a Band 6 Physiotherapist.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for children and young people with long-term palliative care needs.
• Ability to demonstrate safe clinical practice including risk assessment.

Desirable requirements include:

• Experience working with children with complex care/special needs.
• Teaching skills and experience.
• Palliative Care experience.
• Current registration with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• Experience working with children with complex neurological needs.

For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Chloe Briddon, Lead for Physiotherapy and Therapies.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.