Palliative Care Specialist Physiotherapist
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Join Our Team at Meadow House Hospice: Fixed-term part-time Palliative Care Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 7) Meadow House Hospice is excited to announce the opportunity to join our well-respected allied health professional team. This service offers the opportunity for staff to be at the frontline of developing and leading on the way we deliver care to our patients, their families, and how we offer support to our partners in caring. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional palliative care, skilled in collaborative working with a variety of healthcare professionals, able to manage complex patient care needs with compassion and efficiency, and committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting our service expansion and development. Main duties of the job
To provide a high-quality and efficient Physiotherapy service to patients with a wide range of physical and medical conditions referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Service. To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team at Meadow House Hospice, assisting in the provision of support and rehabilitation to adults, in all End of Care Life settings including the Inpatient Unit, Day Services, and the Community. To provide clinical expertise in the prioritization, assessment, and treatment of patients within the scope of the conditions referred to the Specialist Palliative Care service. We are looking for someone who is: Passionate about delivering exceptional palliative care. Skilled in collaborative working with a variety of healthcare professionals. Able to manage complex patient care needs with compassion and efficiency. Committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting our service expansion and development. We offer: A supportive and dynamic working environment. Opportunities for professional development. The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and their families. If you are a motivated and experienced physiotherapist looking to advance your career in palliative care, we would love to hear from you. Meadow House Hospice - Excellence in Care, Compassion in Action. About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as a 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Degree in Physiotherapy. Health Professionals Council Registration. Significant post-qualification experience including relevant specialist areas i.e. palliative care, oncology, neurology, or community. Membership of a relevant Special Interest Group and/or CSP. Evidence of attendance at postgraduate courses relevant to specialist palliative care. Evidence of continuing CPD. Knowledge and Experience
Experience of clinical audit, clinical governance, and managing risk. Experience of managing an independent caseload where patients have life-limiting conditions, and an understanding of specialist palliative care in practice. Evidence of staff supervision. Accuracy in patient assessment, treatment planning, goal setting, and recording information in all settings. Able to participate in end-of-life education. Excellent negotiating and leadership skills. An understanding of providing services to a diverse population in the community. Skills, abilities and attributes
Excellent time management and organisational skills. Good problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in all settings of the service. Car driver/access to own transport. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address
Meadow House Hospice and Hounslow Community Head of Nursing Palliative and End of Life Care £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive HCAS Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Part-time Reference number
337-NP-8457DG Job locations
Meadow House Hospice and Hounslow Community
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Join Our Team at Meadow House Hospice: Fixed-term part-time Palliative Care Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 7) Meadow House Hospice is excited to announce the opportunity to join our well-respected allied health professional team. This service offers the opportunity for staff to be at the frontline of developing and leading on the way we deliver care to our patients, their families, and how we offer support to our partners in caring. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional palliative care, skilled in collaborative working with a variety of healthcare professionals, able to manage complex patient care needs with compassion and efficiency, and committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting our service expansion and development. Main duties of the job
To provide a high-quality and efficient Physiotherapy service to patients with a wide range of physical and medical conditions referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Service. To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team at Meadow House Hospice, assisting in the provision of support and rehabilitation to adults, in all End of Care Life settings including the Inpatient Unit, Day Services, and the Community. To provide clinical expertise in the prioritization, assessment, and treatment of patients within the scope of the conditions referred to the Specialist Palliative Care service. We are looking for someone who is: Passionate about delivering exceptional palliative care. Skilled in collaborative working with a variety of healthcare professionals. Able to manage complex patient care needs with compassion and efficiency. Committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting our service expansion and development. We offer: A supportive and dynamic working environment. Opportunities for professional development. The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and their families. If you are a motivated and experienced physiotherapist looking to advance your career in palliative care, we would love to hear from you. Meadow House Hospice - Excellence in Care, Compassion in Action. About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as a 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Degree in Physiotherapy. Health Professionals Council Registration. Significant post-qualification experience including relevant specialist areas i.e. palliative care, oncology, neurology, or community. Membership of a relevant Special Interest Group and/or CSP. Evidence of attendance at postgraduate courses relevant to specialist palliative care. Evidence of continuing CPD. Knowledge and Experience
Experience of clinical audit, clinical governance, and managing risk. Experience of managing an independent caseload where patients have life-limiting conditions, and an understanding of specialist palliative care in practice. Evidence of staff supervision. Accuracy in patient assessment, treatment planning, goal setting, and recording information in all settings. Able to participate in end-of-life education. Excellent negotiating and leadership skills. An understanding of providing services to a diverse population in the community. Skills, abilities and attributes
Excellent time management and organisational skills. Good problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in all settings of the service. Car driver/access to own transport. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address
Meadow House Hospice and Hounslow Community Head of Nursing Palliative and End of Life Care £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive HCAS Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Part-time Reference number
337-NP-8457DG Job locations
Meadow House Hospice and Hounslow Community
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