Physiotherapist - Ashford

Pilgrims Hospices is recruiting a permanent Physiotherapist to join the team in Ashford.

In this role, you will be a key member of our therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists in the inpatient unit, physiotherapy gym, therapy centre, and occasionally in peoples homes.

You will provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and treatment programmes aimed at maintaining or improving functional levels and quality of life. This may include complex moving and handling, non-pharmacological symptom management (breathlessness, for example), running exercise groups, and leading with the management of physiotherapy referrals across these services.

You will be responsible for supervising the physiotherapy assistant, and will have the opportunity to be part of a large, multidisciplinary team, working holistically and collaboratively to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care.

We're committed to your professional development, offering continuous training and growth opportunities to ensure you're always expanding your skills. Every day in this role is unique, but what remains constant is the positive impact you'll make in a supportive, happy environment.

Job description

The post holder will perform therapeutic assessment and treatment of patients with diverse presentation and complex physical, psychological and cognitive conditions. In addition Physiotherapists will develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme appropriate to the patient’s condition and contribute to the discharge planning process.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• To have significant experience in a Physiotherapy post.

Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
• Professional Registration with HPC

Desirable

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding and experience of Risk Management
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Hospice policies of data protection, equal opportunities, Health & Safety and to meet the diverse needs of patients
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• IT literacy
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Evidence of problem solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Experience of supervising other staff

Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout

the working day and carry out concurrent activities

Ability to manage in a stressful working environment and with

emotional

Driving and Manual Handling

Essential

• Ability to travel to undertake work and have the capacity to carry
• equipment relative to your post
• Ability to comply with Manual Handling policies and guide lines
• Valid/clean driving license and own vehicle

Right to Work in the UK

Essential

• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK as Pilgrims Hospices is unable to offer sponsorship. You will need to provide details of your right to work in the UK status/documentations i.e. British Passport; UK Birth Certificate and National Insurance Number; Biometric Residence Permit on application.

About the employer

As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end of life care services to patients and their families across east Kent.

Our commitment is to provide open, compassionate care and expertise for patients and their families both in the community and in-patient units.

Our Vision

Of a community where people with a terminal illness, and their family and friends, are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life.

Other Benefits

As an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority.

Our hospices offer: