Physiotherapist - Paediatric Palliative Care (Bank)

Post:
Physiotherapist – Paediatric Palliative Care (Bank)

Contract/Hours:
Bank  

Department:
Physiotherapy

Location:
Horizon House, 18 O’Neill Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim

Band:
Based on Band 6 (£33,779 per annum/£17.27 per hour)

ROLE

The post holder will be a member of the multidisciplinary palliative care team within the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.  He/she will carry out all duties associated with the provision of therapy including the undertaking of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and review of children with life limiting or life threatening conditions, many of whom will have associated complex healthcare needs.  He/she will contribute to the development, supervision and governance of children’s palliative care physiotherapy across the children’s hospice sites. He/she will contribute and where appropriate lead on projects, teaching initiatives and research and will be responsible for their own personal and professional development through liaison with the Head of Children’s Hospice Services, Care Team Manager and colleagues.  He/she will take a lead role in the moving and handling training for care team staff and other staff groups as appropriate.

For further information, and to apply, please visit the "Vacancies" section on our website https://nihospice.getgotjobs.co.uk/home. If you have any queries, please contact a member of the People & Development Team on 02890 781836.
 
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 18 November 2020 at 4.00 pm (we recommend that applications are submitted at least 15 minutes prior to the closing time to ensure technical difficulties are not encountered).
 
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