If you want the opportunity to make a difference to patients with a life limiting illness and would like to work in an innovative and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. The main purpose of this role is to provide physiotherapy input, as part of a Specialist Multi-disciplinary Team, to patients referred for specialist palliative/end of life care.

You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of holistic care to patients, their families and carers on the physiotherapy caseload, both in the community and in Hospice settings.  You will support with the delivery of our breathless programme, providing education and exercise to patient groups. You will provide evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to patients following the HCPC clinical standards of care and CSP professional Codes of Conduct.

What we are looking for:

• An honours degree level or equivalent in physiotherapy, Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) registration and membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• Significant post-graduate experience across a range of physiotherapy specialities.
• A patient-centred and holistic approach with a passion for palliative care.
• Experience in palliative care or transferable skills suited to this specialist field.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A UK driver’s licence, business insurance cover and access to a car for work purposes is essential to this role.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a compassionate and forward-thinking charity
• Generous benefits package
• Recognition of continuous service for NHS or hospice staff (including pension and annual leave entitlements)
• A culture that values its people’s innovation, input and support,

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Joanne Bartlett;  joanne.bartlett@birminghamhospice.org.uk

To find out more about the job, please read the job description.