Physiotherapist

Teesside Hospice; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Teesside Hospice in Middlesbrough is seeking a physiotherapist to deliver high-quality care to palliative patients on the in-p-patient unit and wellbeing services. You will assess and tailor holistic treatment plans aligned with patient needs, working autonomously within the MDT.

You will have experience in palliative care, neurology and respiratory physiotherapy, and you will contribute to rehabilitation, enablement, symptom management and discharge planning, including workshops on

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care, neurology and respiratory physiotherapy.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience delivering group sessions and workshops (breathlessness management, seated exercises).
• Commitment to rehabilitation, enablement and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy to palliative patients on the in-patient unit and wellbeing services.
• Assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Contribute to rehabilitation, enablement, symptom management and discharge planning.
• Plan and deliver workshops and group sessions (breathlessness management, seated exercises).
• Help develop and evaluate new sessions within the Wellbeing service.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Palliative care

Autonomous work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Breathlessness management

Job description

Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW

The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Physiotherapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice

The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in-patient unit and wellbeing services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life. The physiotherapist will contribute to rehabilitation, enablement, symptom management and discharge planning. They will plan and deliver workshops and group sessions including breathlessness management, seated exercise sessions, and play an active role in development and evaluation of new sessions/workshops within the Wellbeing service.

The care provided will be in accordance with the values set out by the hospice thus ensuring that we can achieve the vision and mission of Teesside Hospice.

At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.

Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine.

Closing date for applications is 13 th November, but we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we have a high volume of applications.

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

This role requires a DBS check. We will do this for you.