physical therapist Worthing, South East England, England
Job description
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Salary
Starting salary: £35,798 (depending on depth and variety of experience in a similar role)
Closing date: 06 August 2023
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic therapist to come and to join the team as we expand our services providing support on the Inpatient unit, within the Community and as part of our face to face and virtual Living Well Service.
Your New Role
You will be joining a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Complementary Therapists and Therapy Technicians in providing a holistic service including:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients with a view to maintaining and/or improving their present level of function.
- Involve patients in goals and treatment proposals. To gain valid informed consent. To work within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.
- Be responsible for own time management and the prioritisation of caseload.
- Develop comprehensive discharge plans and work with relevant professionals to arrange on-going support as needed.
- Support the delivery of assessments and therapeutic groups for the Living Well Service.
To succeed in this role
You will need to hold a recognized qualification in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration with clinical experience in a range of clinical areas i.e., general medical, oncology, neurology, respiratory, orthopaedic, elderly care etc. Experience of working in palliative care and having previously worked in in the community setting, including as a lone worker would be advantageous but not essential.
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About us
St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in-patient care and community living well services.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer various family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employees
- Up to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- On-site education support and study leave opportunities
- Option to access Health Shield and cover your everyday cost of healthcare for less
- Free parking, subsidised meals and various social activities
- Corporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light Card
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
An enhanced DBS will be sought, if you are successful in this role. The safe recruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer, we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding. The information you provide on your application form is the only information we will use to decide whether or not to short-list you for interview.
