Palliative Care Specialist Physiotherapist

Willen Hospice; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Willen Hospice in Milton Keynes is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist on a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months. You will join the Therapeutic and Wellbeing team, delivering rehabilitation and wellbeing support to patients and carers on the In-Patient Unit and Wellbeing Centre.

The role emphasises palliative care, MDT collaboration, and activities that promote independence and quality of life. HCPC registration and experience with complex conditions are essential; postgraduate training in

Qualifications

• Physiotherapist registered with HCPC and degree or equivalent.
• Experience in assessing and treating people with complex, long-term or progressive conditions.
• Excellent communicator, supports patients and families through difficult conversations.
• Well organised and able to manage a varied caseload, including working independently.
• Experience in a hospice or specialist palliative care setting advantageous.
• Postgraduate training in palliative care, oncology or neurology advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist assessments and develop dynamic treatment plans for patients with complex needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and group rehabilitation focused on maximising function, independence and engagement with life.
• Work with the MDT, patients and carers to agree goals and care plans, prepare for discharge and refer on to community services.
• Support and educate carers, sharing difficult information with tact and empathy.
• Supervise allied health professional (AHP) and physiotherapy students, and delegate tasks to our Therapies Assistant Practitioner.
• Contribute to teaching, audit and research that develop rehabilitative palliative care at the Hospice.

Skills

HCPC registered

Communication skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Willen Hospice in Milton Keynes is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist on a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months. You will join the Therapeutic and Wellbeing team, delivering rehabilitation and wellbeing support to patients and carers on the In-Patient Unit and Wellbeing Centre.

The role emphasises palliative care, MDT collaboration, and activities that promote independence and quality of life. HCPC registration and experience with complex conditions are essential; postgraduate training in