Paediatric Physiotherapist

Ty Hafan
GB - Sully
June 27, 2024
Charity

Paediatric Palliative Care Physiotherapist (part time)

T Hafan is a beautiful children's hospice located on the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan coastline. Covering South, East and West of Wales T Hafan offers a beautiful, newly refurbished working environment set in idyllic ground a short distance from the metropolitan area of Cardiff.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our established Physical Therapies Team within the hospice and in the community.

About the role

The role is responsible in delivering Paediatric Physiotherapy to children in receipt of care services. The skilled practitioner would be expected to develop, implement and review bespoke physiotherapy plans for children aged from birth to 18 years, delivering a wide range of specialised and effective treatment techniques and modalities. These will including respiratory care, postural management, and aquatic therapy.

Hours for the role are 22.5 hours. Please note that this role requires some flexibility and on occasion, may be required to work a weekend or evening. We are happy to discuss this and would provide as much notice as the circumstances would allow. Hours can be worked across the week upon discussion.

About you

The role holder will be responsible for supporting the professional development of the hospice care team and contributing to their competency programme by planning and delivering regular training and assessing skills in respiratory care, airway clearance, and postural care. the postholder will play a pivotal role in reviewing and implementing relevant risk assessments and policies and contributing to hospice audits and clinical governance activity.

About us

T Hafan is one of the UK's leading paediatric palliative care charities and offers care and support to children and young people with life-limiting conditions across Wales. We support them and their families at our hospice in Sully, in the community and in their homes. As a charity we greatly value the input, contribution and commitment of our colleagues, volunteers and supporters, without whose support we would not be able to provide the services we do to children and their families. Our families describe us as 'a lifeline' as we enable them to create precious memories with their children during their short lives as well as at end of life and beyond.

Our vision is to see a Wales where children who may die in childhood live a fulfilling family life.

Our mission is to offer a high standard of free care to children in Wales who may die in childhood in order to enrich their quality of life, and support their families during life, at end of life and through bereavement.

The benefits of working for T Hafan include:

Investment in you and your professional career with allocated time for professional development and training opportunities
Holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 32 days with service) plus Bank Holidays
The ability to continue with your NHS pension or to enter a Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%
Life assurance (death in service benefit)
Wellbeing support and clinical supervision available both on site and through external providers
Employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support.
Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts
Healthcare Cash Plan - claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
Staff complimentary therapy and yoga sessions offered regularly.
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
Subsidised meals, prepared daily by our dedicated catering team
Free on-site secured parking.

If you have the passion and drive and think you have what it takes to enrich the lives of the children and families using our services, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, click apply and you will be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Successful applicants must be a UK resident and are subject to the outcome of an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and baring service) check and two satisfactory references.

Tip for candidates - All applications and interviews are reviewed against the current job description and job specification; it is important that you familiarise yourself with these documents before progressing your application. You can access these after clicking apply.

T Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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