Band 5 Physiotherapist

NHS

  • Macclesfield, Cheshire
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 3 days ago
We are looking for a Physiotherapist wanting to further their experience in palliative and end of life care.The Hospice Physiotherapist role represents a development opportunity for a newly qualified Physiotherapist or a new challenge for an experienced Band 5 Physiotherapist.Main duties of the jobWorking closely with the Senior Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist, the successful candidate will undertake comprehensive assessment of patients according to ECH policies and processes and carry out appropriate interventions ensuring treatments are modified in line with patients changing needs/abilities. The postholder will also have the opportunity to support and deliver patient focused therapeutic groups held within our newly refurbished Sunflower Living Well Centre.About usEast Cheshire Hospice has been caring for people living with life-limiting illnesses since 1988.We put our patients, their carers or families at the centre of everything we do, and our expert medical treatment is only the start of the holistic care we provide.Our Hospice is a warm and welcoming place for everyone, no matter their background or beliefs. We provide compassionate care in a peaceful, supportive environment, where every individual is treated with dignity, kindness and respect.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5SalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberB0047-25-0005Job locationsMillbank DriveMacclesfieldCheshireSK10 3DRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesDutiesTo act as an autonomous practitioner, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment, with the support and mentoring of a senior physiotherapistEstablish suitability of patients for treatment and continually review patients via assessmentUndertake comprehensive assessment of patients according to ECH policies and processesApply clinical reasoning skills and implement an evidence-based plan of management (including issuing of equipment) with patients consentMaintain adequate documentation of patients interventions using EMIS and ECH documentation systems, complying with CSP standards, evaluate outcomes and modify treatment as appropriateDemonstrate effective communication skills with patients, families and/or their carers, adapting communication methods where requiredWork effectively as part of the Therapies and wider clinical teamCarry out appropriate interventions with patients ensuring treatments are modified in line with patients changing needs/abilitiesLink in with MDT where required through handovers re: patient progress and discharge planning and link in with external agencies to ensure effective joint working or discharge liaisonLead patient focused therapeutic groupsSupport the provision of in-house training for ECH staffMaintain own competencies to practice, through CPDMaintain appropriate statistics and recordsUndertake other duties as may be required and which are commensurate with the post and gradeControl of InfectionPrevention and management of infection is the responsibility of all members of staff and volunteers working at East Cheshire Hospice and forms an integral element of patient safety programmes. Where control of infection regimes are in force they are to be complied with at all times and staff are reminded of the importance of maintaining a high standard of personal and environmental hygiene and to follow local protocols.We are inclusiveWe believe that equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right for everyone, and that diversity within our organisation and our community is a strength to be valued, promoted and developed.Being a part of and supporting such a diverse community, it is vital that our staff team represents the community in which we work. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and backgrounds irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.We understand that people perform better when they can be themselves and that by creating an environment that includes everyone, our staff will perform to their full potential.We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDutiesTo act as an autonomous practitioner, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment, with the support and mentoring of a senior physiotherapistEstablish suitability of patients for treatment and continually review patients via assessmentUndertake comprehensive assessment of patients according to ECH policies and processesApply clinical reasoning skills and implement an evidence-based plan of management (including issuing of equipment) with patients consentMaintain adequate documentation of patients interventions using EMIS and ECH documentation systems, complying with CSP standards, evaluate outcomes and modify treatment as appropriateDemonstrate effective communication skills with patients, families and/or their carers, adapting communication methods where requiredWork effectively as part of the Therapies and wider clinical teamCarry out appropriate interventions with patients ensuring treatments are modified in line with patients changing needs/abilitiesLink in with MDT where required through handovers re: patient progress and discharge planning and link in with external agencies to ensure effective joint working or discharge liaisonLead patient focused therapeutic groupsSupport the provision of in-house training for ECH staffMaintain own competencies to practice, through CPDMaintain appropriate statistics and recordsUndertake other duties as may be required and which are commensurate with the post and gradeControl of InfectionPrevention and management of infection is the responsibility of all members of staff and volunteers working at East Cheshire Hospice and forms an integral element of patient safety programmes. Where control of infection regimes are in force they are to be complied with at all times and staff are reminded of the importance of maintaining a high standard of personal and environmental hygiene and to follow local protocols.We are inclusiveWe believe that equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right for everyone, and that diversity within our organisation and our community is a strength to be valued, promoted and developed.Being a part of and supporting such a diverse community, it is vital that our staff team represents the community in which we work. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and backgrounds irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.We understand that people perform better when they can be themselves and that by creating an environment that includes everyone, our staff will perform to their full potential.We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience in Elderly Care / Musculo-Skeletal e.g. Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Neurology
Desirable
  • Palliative Care experience
  • Experience delivering group work.
QualificationsEssential
  • Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy.
  • HCPC Registered Physiotherapist.
Skills & KnowledgeEssential
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relate to people at all levels
  • Advanced IT skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Able to manage own caseload.
Desirable
  • Experience of discharge planning.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience in Elderly Care / Musculo-Skeletal e.g. Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Neurology
Desirable
  • Palliative Care experience
  • Experience delivering group work.
QualificationsEssential
  • Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy.
  • HCPC Registered Physiotherapist.
Skills & KnowledgeEssential
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relate to people at all levels
  • Advanced IT skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Able to manage own caseload.
Desirable
  • Experience of discharge planning.

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