Physiotherapist - Thanet

Pilgrims Hospices is recruiting a Physiotherapist to join the team in Thanet on a fixed term maternity cover basis up to April 2027.

Pilgrims is seekinga part time, well-motivated and forward thinking Physiotherapist to join the multidisciplinary team (MDT), to support our patients in east Kent. The successful candidate will be involved in delivering physiotherapy services across our inpatient unit and outpatient services. You will have an opportunity to developexpert assessment and treatment planning skills within the in patient and outpatient settings.

We provide an extensive range of support toensure that all staff and volunteers can be successful and receive the development and recognition they deserve, including:

• A supportive and friendly environment. This includes senior support from physiotherapists, as wellas strong working relations with other members of the MDT.
• Support for ongoing training and CPD/career development.

This is a part time role 2 or 3 days (15/22.5 hours) per week at our Thanet Hospice. £38,682 to £46,580 pro rata per annum, depending on experience.

As a member of the wider clinical team, the successful candidate will be involved in delivering physiotherapy services across our inpatient unit and outpatient services.

• Taking a lead role in advanced assessment and treatment of patients with life limiting illnesses
• Being involved in the supervision and education of other health professionals
• Undertaking evidence-based projects and audits, making recommendations for change in practice and development as required.

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:

• Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments
• Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
• Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
• A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
• A sense of wellbeing
• A good work-life balance
• Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent all providing very good road and rail links
• NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Free hospice parking

This advert will be closed once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.

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

• To work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team to diagnose, assess, plan and implement patient specific programmes of care/therapy contributing to the continuous assessment of patients.
• To undertake more complex assessments, using profession specific clinical knowledge and skills.
• To function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. clinics, care homes and patients’ homes etc.) involving changing and demanding conditions.
• To use recognised outcome measures and goal setting measures to motivate challenging clients.
• To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, and their families/carers, the diagnosis and treatment plan, that may be complex and sensitive, to help progress rehabilitation. This will include patients who may have difficulties with understanding or communication.
• To evaluate patient progress and alter treatment programmes as…