Senior Physiotherapist (SMH Band 6)

What are we looking for?

An exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist has been created within our therapy team at St. Michael’s Hospice. The position is advertised as full-time, but part-time hours could be discussed.

Palliative care experience is not essential; however, the ability to work autonomously and previous experience managing people with complex conditions would be advantageous. We offer excellent support and training opportunities, as well as the potential to develop specialist skills and initiate and contribute to evolving clinical services.

About St. Michael’s Hospice

St. Michael’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care services since 1992, for the people of North Hampshire. We are dedicated to providing care to people throughout North Hampshire who are affected by life limiting illness to attain the highest possible quality of life by providing a choice of specialist care and support.

As a charity, we depend on the kindness and support of our local community to continue offering our services free of charge. This care is made possible by supporters donating, taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing our lottery, shopping in our retail outlets, leaving gifts in their Wills or giving freely of their time to volunteer.

The role

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a multi – disciplinary team with in-patients, out-patients, community services, specialist clinics and Living Well Services.

A career in hospice care enables you to be part of a multi-professional team and provide holistic care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. Our aim is to ensure that our patients achieve the best quality of life.

We provide good educational & development opportunities, clinical supervision and regular 1:1 support with your line manager to review development needs.St. Michael’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference before starting the role.

Our benefits

We offer a competitive salary with attractive benefits, including, free parking, life assurance, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and an extensive health and wellbeing plan and company pension.

Contact

For further information and to arrange informal visits, please contact Emma Green on 01256 844744 or email: emma.green@stmichaelshospice.org.uk

Closing date: 4 February 2025

Interview date: During the week commencing 26 February 2025

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to give a presentation of approximately 10 minutes detailing a patient with complex care needs. Instructions will be provided when an interview is offered.