Physiotherapist

To Join the expanding physiotherapy interventions team within the community setting in Fair Havens Hub, IPU and patients' own homes in the community. Utilising and promoting a rehabilitative palliative care approach.
To support patients and those important to them with a palliative life-limiting condition.
Managing a caseload, using evidence-based/patient-centred principles within physical and psychological medicine to maintain independence and promote wellbeing.
Communicate highly sensitive information to a wide range of professionals as part of the multidisciplinary team around the family. Contributing to care plans and providing clinical observations to key professionals to safeguard and ensure that patients' holistic needs are met
To deliver an individual Physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options, using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills
Determine an individualised support plan incorporating appropriate members of the MDT and considering the patient's hopes, wishes and need
To advise and educate patients and their families/carers on the management of individual problems incorporating individual patient focused goals and outcomes on independence and quality of life
To work within the National Guidelines of NICE and relevant national government policies
Havens Hospices provides specialist care and support for people of all ages who are living with incurable conditions and their families. Our specialist team offers a wide range of care and support options for patients and their loved ones, based on their needs and wishes. This can be in the comfort of their own home, in the hospices – Fair Havens for adults or Little Havens for children - or a combination.
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.
In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.
At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Assesses analyses and interprets complex facts or situations of patient conditions and family circumstances requiring analysis.
Support and educate patient's families and carers and work in collaboration with the MDT at Fair Havens and within the wider community and hospital teams
Prioritises workload along with support from senior members of the team and can take responsibility for own caseload
Work to achieve our vision and values in respect of health and safety, inclusion, and the safeguarding of our people. Taking personal responsibility to comply with the principals/requirement
To be responsible for conforming to the policies and procedures as set out in the staff handbook, including health & safety requirements and attending courses as directed