Physiotherapist

In this role as a physiotherapist, 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.

• To work independently and 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 including inpatient units and out patients, involving changing and demanding conditions.
• 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 be responsible for own time management and the prioritisation of caseload.
• To develop comprehensive discharge plans and work with relevant professionals to arrange on‑going support as needed.
• 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.

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.