Physiotherapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £40,287 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

Main Duties and key result areas General duties Complete holistic assessments of patient's needs to formulate a patient-centred specialised treatment plan including relevant symptom control with a view to improving/maintain their present level of functional independence and wellbeing Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and carers to facilitate informed decision-making and be creative in promoting self-management strategies. Provide necessary equipment and aids and advice on their safe and proper use, as required in the provision of safe and responsive patient care including mobility aids, breathlessness management tools and other items. Provide relevant professional advice, education and information to patients, families, carers, and professionals with use of relevant supporting materials in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre. To make recommendations to maintain the patient's functional abilities and quality of life within the community. Maintain current registration with HCPC Maintain membership of CSP Assume responsibility for their own professional development and update and maintain own clinical skills as required for the role To be an integral part of the allied health professionals team Comply with relevant legislation and guidelines for providing a high standard of care ensuring patients are safe inclusive of Mental Capacity, Safeguarding and Data protection Comply with all statutory and local policy requirements, including Health & Safety, Fire etc. Show evidence of updating own professional knowledge and skills and jointly establish a personal development plan with their line manager using the appraisal system. Report promptly to the line manager and document appropriately any untoward incident, complaint, grievance etc. or other aspect likely to affect the safe and efficient functioning of the service. To undertake activities from time to time, representing Teesside Hospice's service to outside groups or the public. To assist in events and publicity on behalf of the Hospice, when required. Clinical Ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence-based practice, local and national standards Autonomously complete holistic assessments of patient's needs to formulate and deliver a patient-centred specialised treatment plan including relevant symptom control with a view to improving/maintain their present level of functional independence and wellbeing Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and carers to facilitate informed decision-making and be creative in promoting self-management strategies. Provide necessary equipment and aids and advice on their safe and proper use, as required in the provision of safe and responsive patient care including mobility aids, breathlessness management tools and other items. Provide relevant professional advice, education and information to patients, families, carers, and professionals with use of relevant supporting materials in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre. To make recommendations to maintain the patient's functional abilities and quality of life within the community. To engage in wellbeing activities in order to expand the range of therapeutic and group activities in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre, and Community Demonstrate a flexible approach to working in support of the whole in patient/wellbeing & community team Ensure communication and written documentation is completed in a timely manner complying with Information Governance and in accordance with the standards of HCPC. To communicate with, and to work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other staff, and volunteers. Participate in delegated projects for service development with the team. To be an active part of Managerial Be involved in the supervision of physiotherapy students whilst on placement at the Hospice. Keep up to date patient notes and records in accordance with Hospice policy and with CSP standards. Play an active role in developing/ contributing, reviewing concerning physiotherapy/ rehabilitation as requested.

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