Physiotherapist Part Time

Pilgrims Hospices is recruiting a fixed term 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 fixed term part time role for 9 months, 15 or 22.5h per week, at our Thanet Hospice. Band 6 – £39,959 – £48,117 per annum (pro rata, 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
• 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.

• 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