Help us make a difference to people with life-limiting illnesses…
At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. We are a much-loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community. We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 26 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.
About the role
The Specialist Physiotherapist will work with people with a range of life limiting conditions which may include: – cancer, cardiac or respiratory conditions or long-term neurological conditions. They will work within the Inpatient Unit and also deliver both individual and group sessions within a range of Wellbeing programmes such as the Fatigue and Breathlessness Programme and Exercise group to people attending the Myton Hospices.
As a Specialist Physiotherapist, a typical day might include:
- Working as an autonomous therapist with responsibility for the effective delivery of specialist physiotherapy services
- Organising and delivery of group exercises
- Ordering/monitoring equipment for patients, and carrying out safety checks on Myton’s equipment
- Attending/contributing to IPU handover and MDT meetings
- Contributing to care planning and raise awareness of the physiotherapy role
About you
We are seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist with:
- Evidence of a Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- 2 Years post qualification experience
- Community or hospice experience
- Experience of palliative care, or long-term conditions
- Clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of complex conditions
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
This role will require an enhanced DBS check including the adult’s barred list because you will be providing adult health care.
As this role requires travel, you must be able to travel within Coventry and Warwickshire (travel expenses are covered).
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.
Benefits of working at Myton
Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Increased employer pension contribution or keep your NHS pension
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Additional leave purchasing
- Winter savings scheme
- Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Death in service benefit
- Dedicated wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
- Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site flu jabs
- Free feminine hygiene products
- 24/7 GP access
- Free eye tests
- #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
- Menopause support
- #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
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How to apply
Please click ‘Apply’ below to answer a few short questions and attach your CV.
If you would prefer a paper application form, or if you have any questions including support or adjustments, please contact Myton Recruitment on 01926 838 849, recruitment@mytonhospice.org or by post: HR, Warwick Myton Hospice, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX.
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