Physiotherapist (Outpatients and IPU)
Location: Watford, Peace Hospice
Salary: £36,100 - £43,470 per annum (pro rata)
Part time, Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Closing Date: 2nd September 2024
We're looking for a Physiotherapist Outpatients and IPU will be responsible for undertake holistic physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients with complex, life limiting illness as an autonomous practitioner with support from the Senior Physiotherapist
We're wanting to hear from people who can contribute to the effective provision of rehabilitation and therapy support within Rennie Grove Peace as a member of the Therapies team with the support of senior physiotherapy colleagues
You'll maintain a respectful non-judgmental and caring attitude ensuring the Rennie Grove Peace Hospice vision and philosophy of care is integral to the care delivered and undertaken. You'll also act as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community.
Further to this you'll be expected to contribute to patient information groups and courses, e.g. advanced care planning course, breathlessness groups, exercise groups and Living Well
What you'll bring
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration
- Advanced communication skills or willingness to work towards
- Experience in a wide range of core clinical areas including Respiratory/Neurology/Medical/MSK/community Evidence of CPD and reflective practice.
- Awareness of NSF's/ Local and National initiatives relating to palliative care.
The following would be advantageous but are not essential:
- Member of ACPOPC - clinical interest group
- Previous experience and knowledge of working within the field of palliative care am
About us
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, we're all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We will support people of all ages who are affected by a progressive life- limiting illness (and those who care for them), to live as well as possible by providing choice and ease access to a wide range of palliative care and bereavement services across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. It's important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.
Employee benefits overview
At Rennie Grove Peace, we are committed to creating a workplace where our staff can develop their careers and make a real difference.
A summary of benefits are shown on our advert once you click apply.