Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Are you a qualified band 6 Physiotherapist with experience of delivering high-quality care? Do you have a passion for working with babies, children or young people who have complex needs? Then we would love to hear from you! Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dedicated physiotherapy team at our Loughborough hospice. You will work closely with babies, children, and young people to provide exceptional, person-centered care. You will also collaborate with community teams, families and be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team in delivering the highest standard of care. About us
Here at Rainbows Childrens Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we're here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are. Job responsibilities
Hours: This role is on a part time basis (22.5 hours per week), Monday to Wednesday. There is a requirement to work one late shift per week, times of 11:00am-7:00pm or 12:00pm-8:00pm. You will also be required to work one weekend per month on a rota pattern. Travel: There will be a requirement for you to travel within the East Midlands for external training, collaborative working with community teams and community visits on occasion. Our Benefits
In addition to Agenda for Change pay scales, we offer a range of benefits including: Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme members to transfer their membership. Specialist training and development opportunities and working within a supportive team which specialist knowledge. Time to care for patients: Each baby, child and young person has 1:1 care. Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop. Bupa healthcare Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role. Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice. Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme. Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders. Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors. About the role
To provide specialist physiotherapy care to babies, children and young people at Rainbows. Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to): To support with babies, children and young people's respiratory plans and escalation plans with support from the palliative care team. To assist with planning, organising and participate in hydrotherapy sessions with babies, children and young people in collaboration with the shift coordinator and care team. To keep up to date with developments in palliative care Physiotherapy and maintain clinical practice and procedures in line with current recognised best practice and research outcomes. To work as a member of the hospice multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective and efficient delivery of care to babies, children and young people and their families. To act at all times as an effective and positive role model. Requirements
Essential requirements include: Degree in Physiotherapy or completion of a Chartered Society of Physiotherapy accredited Masters Degree Course. Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience working as a Band 6 Physiotherapist. Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for children and young people with long term Palliative care and needs. Evidence of the ability to demonstrate safe clinical practice including risk assessment. Desirable requirements include: Evidence of working with children with complex care/special needs. Evidence of Teaching skills and experience. Palliative Care experience. Current registration with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Evidence of Experience of working with children with complex neurological needs. For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Chloe Briddon, Lead for Physiotherapy and Therapies, on chloebriddon@rainbows.co.uk. To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the recruitment team on recruitment@rainbows.co.uk. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree in Physiotherapy or completion of a Chartered Society of Physiotherapy accredited Masters Degree Course. Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Evidence of continued professional development (CPD). Hold or be willing to undertake training towards attaining trainer status in moving and handling techniques. Evidence of study at Post Graduate Level. Current registration with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Experience
Experience as a Band 6 Physiotherapist. Evidence of excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate both non-verbally and verbally and in writing with a range of people in different contexts. Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for children and young people with long term Palliative care and needs. Evidence of Effective time management and organisational skills. Evidence of the ability to demonstrate safe clinical practice including risk assessment. Evidence of the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Evidence of personal insight/reflection skills-aware of own strengths and weaknesses, evaluating own practice. Evidence of the ability to manage difficult/challenging situations. Full driving licence. Willingness to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. One Team Working together with fairness and respect. People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity. Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise. Own It Focused, committed and accountable. Evidence of working with children with complex care/special needs. Evidence of Leadership Experience. Evidence of Teaching skills and experience. Palliative Care experience. Evidence of involvement in clinical research. Evidence of current knowledge and understanding of developments in children and young peoples physiotherapy and health care. Evidence of experience of working with technology dependent children. Evidence of Experience of working with children with complex neurological needs. 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. Employer name
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
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Are you a qualified band 6 Physiotherapist with experience of delivering high-quality care? Do you have a passion for working with babies, children or young people who have complex needs? Then we would love to hear from you! Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dedicated physiotherapy team at our Loughborough hospice. You will work closely with babies, children, and young people to provide exceptional, person-centered care. You will also collaborate with community teams, families and be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team in delivering the highest standard of care. About us
Here at Rainbows Childrens Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we're here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are. Job responsibilities
Hours: This role is on a part time basis (22.5 hours per week), Monday to Wednesday. There is a requirement to work one late shift per week, times of 11:00am-7:00pm or 12:00pm-8:00pm. You will also be required to work one weekend per month on a rota pattern. Travel: There will be a requirement for you to travel within the East Midlands for external training, collaborative working with community teams and community visits on occasion. Our Benefits
In addition to Agenda for Change pay scales, we offer a range of benefits including: Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme members to transfer their membership. Specialist training and development opportunities and working within a supportive team which specialist knowledge. Time to care for patients: Each baby, child and young person has 1:1 care. Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop. Bupa healthcare Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role. Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice. Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme. Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders. Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors. About the role
To provide specialist physiotherapy care to babies, children and young people at Rainbows. Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to): To support with babies, children and young people's respiratory plans and escalation plans with support from the palliative care team. To assist with planning, organising and participate in hydrotherapy sessions with babies, children and young people in collaboration with the shift coordinator and care team. To keep up to date with developments in palliative care Physiotherapy and maintain clinical practice and procedures in line with current recognised best practice and research outcomes. To work as a member of the hospice multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective and efficient delivery of care to babies, children and young people and their families. To act at all times as an effective and positive role model. Requirements
Essential requirements include: Degree in Physiotherapy or completion of a Chartered Society of Physiotherapy accredited Masters Degree Course. Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience working as a Band 6 Physiotherapist. Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for children and young people with long term Palliative care and needs. Evidence of the ability to demonstrate safe clinical practice including risk assessment. Desirable requirements include: Evidence of working with children with complex care/special needs. Evidence of Teaching skills and experience. Palliative Care experience. Current registration with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Evidence of Experience of working with children with complex neurological needs. For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Chloe Briddon, Lead for Physiotherapy and Therapies, on chloebriddon@rainbows.co.uk. To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the recruitment team on recruitment@rainbows.co.uk. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree in Physiotherapy or completion of a Chartered Society of Physiotherapy accredited Masters Degree Course. Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Evidence of continued professional development (CPD). Hold or be willing to undertake training towards attaining trainer status in moving and handling techniques. Evidence of study at Post Graduate Level. Current registration with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Experience
Experience as a Band 6 Physiotherapist. Evidence of excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate both non-verbally and verbally and in writing with a range of people in different contexts. Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for children and young people with long term Palliative care and needs. Evidence of Effective time management and organisational skills. Evidence of the ability to demonstrate safe clinical practice including risk assessment. Evidence of the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Evidence of personal insight/reflection skills-aware of own strengths and weaknesses, evaluating own practice. Evidence of the ability to manage difficult/challenging situations. Full driving licence. Willingness to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. One Team Working together with fairness and respect. People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity. Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise. Own It Focused, committed and accountable. Evidence of working with children with complex care/special needs. Evidence of Leadership Experience. Evidence of Teaching skills and experience. Palliative Care experience. Evidence of involvement in clinical research. Evidence of current knowledge and understanding of developments in children and young peoples physiotherapy and health care. Evidence of experience of working with technology dependent children. Evidence of Experience of working with children with complex neurological needs. 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. Employer name
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
#J-18808-Ljbffr
