Physiotherapist

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an autonomous Physiotherapist at St Joseph's Hospice, Hackney. You will undertake holistic physio assessments and interventions for patients with progressive, life-limiting illness, developing goal‑oriented rehabilitation to support what matters most to patients.

You will manage a caseload across inpatient, outpatient and day hospice settings, provide high-quality non-pharmacological symptom management and maintain accurate

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner delivering holistic physiotherapy
• Ability to develop goal-oriented rehabilitation plans

Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic physiotherapy assessments and interventions for patients with progressive and life-limiting illness
• Develop goal oriented rehabilitation programmes to support what matters most to the patient
• Provide high-quality physiotherapy input to optimise non-pharmacological management of symptoms
• Support and lead group exercise and gym activities as required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical and non-clinical documentation in line with standards

Job description

Location: St Joseph's Hospice, Hackney, E8 4SA, E8 4SA

With the support of Physiotherapists and the wider Therapies Team, the post holder will: Clinical Undertake holistic physiotherapy assessments and interventions for patients with progressive and life limiting illness as an autonomous practitioner. Develop goal orientated rehabilitation programmes to support what matters most to the patient. Provide high-quality physiotherapy input to optimise non-pharmacological management of symptoms. Support and lead the Moving Forwards Rehabilitation Gym group, providing co-ordination and delivery of group exercise and gym activities. Conduct Empowered Living Team (ELT) assessments for outpatients. Assess on-going physiotherapy needs of patients, adapting therapy input as their condition changes. Be a source of physiotherapy expertise and champion palliative rehabilitation. Be responsible for managing own case load across inpatient, outpatient and day hospice settings, demonstrating flexibility to meet service and patient priorities. Maintain accurate and up to date clinical and non-clinical documentation, consistent with department documentation and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards. Education/Teaching Attend, contribute to and lead training sessions to patients, carers and colleagues. Participate in the therapies team in service training programme. Act as a representative of Therapies professionals, both within St Joseph's Hospice and in the wider health community. Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical developments in palliative care and incorporate these appropriately. Communication Encourage patient participation in therapy by establishing goals, using negotiation and reassurance. Communicate well with patients, families, carers and external services to ensure effective client care, continuity and discharge. Proactively initiate effective communication with other members of the Therapies team and wider hospice services, participating in necessary meetings and supervision.

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust