Band 6 Physiotherapist (part-time)

*Please note this role is not open to those requiring Sponsorship as we cannot currently offer this.*

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

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.

This is a part time role 21.5h per week at our Thanet Hospice. Band 6 – £39,595 – £48,117 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience).

Main duties of the job:

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.

Key duties include:

• Taking a lead role in advanced assessment and treatment of patients with life limiting illnesses
• Actively contributing in service development
• 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.

About us:

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.