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Specialist Physiotherapist - Palliative care

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Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level

AI generated summary

  • You should have community experience, a passion for quality palliative care, and be willing to relocate if eligible for the payment. Part-time role at 26.5 hours per week.
  • You will provide specialist palliative care, delivering therapeutic interventions at home or the hospice, supporting patients and carers, and promoting advanced care planning.

Requirements

  • Experience of working in the community is desirable as the role is predominantly based supporting patients in their own homes but also involves providing input within the Hospice of the Good Shepherd inpatient and outpatient units.
  • Part time - 26.5 hours per week
  • To be eligible for the relocation payment, you must live more than 40 miles from the base/location of the post you are applying for and you would need to relocate to within 15 miles of the new base.
  • You also need to be passionate about delivering quality care to people receiving palliative or end of life care.

Responsibilities

  • - The post holder will contribute to the provision of specialist palliative and end of life rehabilitation to the people of Cheshire with malignant or non-malignant conditions who have a limited life expectancy, working autonomously and as part of a team.
  • - They will deliver therapeutic interventions in their home and/or when they attend the Hospice as an out-patient, in-patient or attend day therapy, providing advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.
  • - They will also promote advanced care planning, management of complex end of life symptoms and patient and carer expectations whilst meeting the integrated care needs of the patient.
  • - Over recent years there has been a lot development within the service and the successful candidate will need to share the teams drive to take the service forward.
  • - You also need to be passionate about delivering quality care to people receiving palliative or end of life care.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Specialist Physiotherapist - Palliative Care.

What are the working hours for this role?

This position is part-time, requiring 26.5 hours per week.

Is community experience required for this job?

Experience of working in the community is desirable as the role predominantly supports patients in their own homes.

Is there a relocation package available for this position?

Yes, we offer a relocation package of up to £8,000 for candidates who need to relocate.

What are the eligibility criteria for the relocation package?

To be eligible, you must live more than 40 miles from the job location and relocate to within 15 miles of the new base.

What type of patients will I be working with in this role?

You will work with patients who have malignant or non-malignant conditions and have a limited life expectancy.

What kind of therapeutic interventions will I provide?

You will deliver therapeutic interventions both in patients' homes and in the Hospice for outpatient, inpatient, or day therapy services.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will work both autonomously and as part of a specialist therapy team.

What values does the CWP organization prioritize?

CWP prioritizes a compassionate, person-centered approach to care, promoting equality and diversity.

Who can I contact for more information about this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Claire Bevan, Senior Palliative CNS / Team Manager, at cwp.communitypalliativecare@nhs.net or call 01244 397234.

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability, and community health services across Cheshire and Wirral. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that enhances the well-being and quality of life for their patients. They are dedicated to offering accessible, effective, and patient-centered services to address both mental and physical health needs in the community.