Hospice Physiotherapy/OT Team Lead

We are currently looking for a Hospice Physiotherapy/OT Team Lead. The successful applicant will be responsible for the management and daily running of our Therapy team, co-ordinating and managing the provision of therapy services across the Inpatient Unit, day services and community.

Salary:
£57,842.16
Hours:
37.5
Contract type:
Full-time
DBS required:
Enhanced
Location:
60 Grove End Road, London NW8 9NH
Reference:
18436
Closing date:
30/9/2023

About this role

We are currently looking for a Hospice Physiotherapy/OT Team Lead. The successful applicant will be responsible for the management and daily running of our Therapy team, co-ordinating and managing the provision of therapy services across the Inpatient Unit, day services and community, and providing clinical direction and leadership for the team. You will work within the Hospice Therapy team to provide a high quality physiotherapy/OT services to a complex patient caseload with specialist palliative care needs, demonstrating high level clinical reasoning and communication skills.

Am I the right person for this role?

  • Relevant BSc (Hons) degree.
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
  • Evidence of post graduate professional development.
  • Evidence of staff and service management.
  • Evidence of service development experience.
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working Member of relevant specialist interest group.
  • Experience of working across a variety of inpatient and rehab specialties e.g. oncology, respiratory. Knowledge and competencies equivalent to demands of the post.
  • Evidence of robust clinical reasoning in the autonomous management of complex patients.
  • Specialist skills of assessment and treatment of patients with complex conditions.

Download the Job Description.

Why apply for this role?

We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, which enables our employees to not only provide the highest quality of care to our patients and their families but also be happy, motivated and confident individuals.

As well as our training and development programmes, we are committed to supporting our employee’s health and wellbeing, and offer a wide range of benefits. Some of these include:

  • Salary: Competitive pay with progressive band structuring.
  • Pension: Contributory pension schemes including continuation of your existing NHS pension.
  • Annual leave: A generous 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
  • Health and well-being: Private healthcare cover of up to £20,000 per year, eye care vouchers, access to free, confidential one-to-one counselling, on-site Mental Health First Aiders and Freedom to Speak Up Champions.
  • Learning and development: Ongoing training and development programmes, external study leave and grants available up to £1,500.
  • Rewards and recognition: Employee "Service Excellence" recognition rewards. 
  • Flexible working: Flexible working arrangements regardless of length of service.
  • Travel: Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans.
  • Discounts: Discounts at our on-site pharmacy, charity shop and a range of local, national and online shops, restaurants and cinemas.

About St John's

We provide quality, holistic care to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families across North London. As well as our Inpatient and Day Care Unit located in St John’s Wood, we work out in the community, in people’s homes, providing care to more than 4,500 people every year.

We welcome people from all faiths and communities across Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Camden, Islington, Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent. Our care is completely free of charge and includes day services, inpatient care, Hospice@Home, community care, therapies, social and welfare support, and bereavement support, ensuring each of our patients and their families are supported through every aspect of their journey.

How to apply

If you are ready for a new challenge and share our passion and commitment to providing quality, holistic care to patients and their families then we would love to hear from you.

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