The Kirkwood Hospice
Support and Therapy
Part time
Permanent
This is an exciting role working alongside our therapy team, assisting qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the delivery of interventions to restore/improve function, well-being and quality of life for patients on the in-patient unit and in the community.
The postholder will take on protocol-based work, assisting with assessment and treatment of patients, making changes to own work within agreed scope of practice, enabling patients to remain in their preferred place of care and achieve their agreed therapy goals.
This role is based over 5 days but could be developed to provide 7 day working opportunities.
As an employee, you will be offered a range of benefits, including 27 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, high-quality, low-cost meals at our Dalton site and complementary therapies. NHS Pensions are also transferable for those already contributing.
The Kirkwood provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support are also provided for their family members, friends, and carers, both during the illness and after death. Through education, training, and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life limiting illness.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Ref: 161
Salary
£20,556 per annum, pro-rata to the full-time salary of £25,695 per annum
Hours
30 hours per week
Benefits
Competitive
Closing date