We're looking for a committed, caring and highly qualified person to become a part of our Therapies Team as a physiotherapist. If you are seeking a role where you can make a difference to those who need our help the most and would like to work in an innovative and supportive charity, we would love to hear from you. The main purpose of this role is to provide physiotherapy input, as part of a Specialist Multi-disciplinary Team, to patients referred for specialist palliative or end of life care. You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of holistic care to patients, their families and carers on the physiotherapy caseload, both in the community and in hospice settings. You will support the delivery of our FAB breathlessness group, as well as providing education and exercise to patient groups. You will also provide evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to patients following the HCPC clinical standards of care and CSP professional Codes of Conduct.
* You will have an honours degree level or equivalent in physiotherapy and be registered with the Healthcare Professions. Council (HCPC), and be a member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
* You will have significant postgraduate experience, working with a variety of patients in different physiotherapy specialities.
* You will be patient focused and passionate about holistic care for the palliative patient.
* Ideally, you will have experience in this field or transferrable skills that can be utilised for this specialist role.
* You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of working flexibly within a multidisciplinary team.
* A UK driver's licence, business insurance cover and access to a car for work purposes is essential to this role.
"Every day is rewarding."
Watch the full video of Clare Ferguson and Sarah Fletcher from our Therapies Team talk about the difference you can make to people living with terminal conditions as a physiotherapist and the many benefits of joining Birmingham Hospice. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim. We value each person as an individual - whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters. We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.
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