Specialist Physiotherapist

The Myton Hospices; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Coventry seeks a Specialist Physiotherapist to provide care for patients with life-limiting conditions. The successful candidate will work independently within the Inpatient Unit and conduct both individual and group sessions as part of various Wellbeing programmes. The role includes responsibilities for physiotherapy service delivery and contributing to patient care planning. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Increased employer pension contribution

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Winter savings scheme

Discount schemes including Blue Light Card

24/7 GP access

Qualifications

• Autonomous therapist with responsibility for delivering physiotherapy services.
• Experience in working with terminal illnesses.
• Ability to conduct group exercises and contribute to care planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist physiotherapy services autonomously.
• Organize and deliver group exercise sessions.
• Monitor equipment and ensure safety checks.

Job description

At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. We are a much-loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community. We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 26 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire. The Specialist Physiotherapist will work with people with a range of life limiting conditions which may include: Cancer, cardiac or respiratory conditions or long-term neurological conditions. They will work within the Inpatient Unit and also deliver both individual and group sessions within a range of Wellbeing programmes such as the Fatigue and Breathlessness Programme and Exercise group to people attending the Myton Hospices.

Responsibilities

• Working as an autonomous therapist with responsibility for the effective delivery of specialist physiotherapy services.
• Organising and delivery of group exercises.
• Ordering/monitoring equipment for patients and carrying out safety checks on Mytons equipment.
• Attending/contributing to IPU handover and MDT meetings.
• Contributing to care planning and raising awareness of the physiotherapy role.

Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

Benefits

• Increased employer pension contribution or keep your NHS pension
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
• Additional leave purchasing
• Winter savings scheme
• Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
• Death in service benefit
• Dedicated wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
• Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site flu jabs
• Free feminine hygiene products
• 24/7 GP access
• Free eye tests
• #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
• Menopause support