Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

the construction of our new hospice in Gorleston due to commence shortly, this

is an exciting time to join St Elizabeth Hospice. The new facility will provide

both inpatient and outpatient services, representing a significant investment

in specialist palliative and end of life care across Great Yarmouth and

Waveney. As we continue to expand and develop our services, we are seeking

passionate and innovative professionals to join our Specialist Palliative Care

Therapy Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the delivery

of holistic care and palliative rehabilitation for people living with

progressive and life-limiting illness, helping patients maximise independence,

achieve what matters most to them, and enhance their quality of life. If you

are looking to be part of a forward-thinking organisation at a time of growth

and transformation, this is a chance to make a genuine and lasting difference

to people's lives.

Salary: £23,975.40 to £28,870.20 (WTE: £39,959.00

to £48,117.00) Band 6

Hours: Part

time 22.5 hours / 3 x 7.5 hour days

Status: 1

year maternity cover (secondment opportunities will be considered)

Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026

If you would like an

opportunity to find out some more about working at the hospice and how it can

fit your own career aspirations, we recommend an informal visit/discussion

prior to you completing your application

To provide high quality Occupational Therapy

service in the palliative care speciality across Great Yarmouth and the Waveney

area. To work within the

multi-professional teams, both within the palliative care service, and within

the wider community NHS Primary Care Home (PCH) teams.

assess and provide evidence-based palliative occupational therapy treatment to

hospice patients. This may include teaching patients, relatives and carers

appropriate management techniques.

see patients in various settings, including inpatients, outpatient clinics,

care homes, and within patient homes.

be proactive in discharge planning from the ward setting.

set and monitor goals with patients and their carers.

behave in a professional manner and maintain high standards of Occupational

Therapy (OT) practice.

liaise as appropriate with GPs, Consultants, and other relevant professionals,

working closely with the hospice community Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), as

well as the community MDT within our local PCH bases.

be an active participant in relevant internal and external MDT meetings.

be proactive in discharging patients once their hospice OT needs have been

resolved, ensuring handover as needed.

provide teaching, instruction and supervision to students and volunteers.

maintain safely the equipment within the Hospice, removing and reporting any

that is defective.

arrange provision of equipment in patients homes, as required, liaising with PCH

therapists for joint working and their ongoing review if equipment needs are

complex.

work closely with the whole hospice therapy team, taking a One Team approach

to ensure that clinical priorities are met across the service.

maintain professional registration.

maintain up to date and comprehensive treatment records.

collect and provide statistical information as required by the Hospice.

prioritise workload to meet the changing needs of the service, allowing time

for administration.

attend relevant meetings, providing effective communication to ensure

continuity of patient care.

facilitate good communication between all therapists and the MDT.

participate in the development of clinical standards policies and audit,

working within the Clinical Governance framework of the Hospice.

be responsible for stock control of medical items and equipment required for

treatment, ensuring that orders are placed in a timely manner.

Promote

a safeguarding is everyones business culture, acting as a safeguarding deputy

if required.

Ensure

adherence with relevant Infection Prevention and Control policies and

procedures, raising any risks to the IPC group / service lead.

To

recognise indications of staff stress and to facilitate staff support.

participate in induction of new staff and volunteers.

take on a mentor role to new staff, as requested.

As

requested, to participate in professional placements and lay person visits to

the Hospice.

recognise the value of volunteer contribution and play an active part in their

support and development where appropriate.

maintain an awareness of research and relevant findings and in conjunction with

the multi-disciplinary team, work towards this being applied to practice.

participate in education programmes as required.

give feedback from attended education programmes/study days to the

multi-disciplinary team. Actively participate in the Therapy Team In-Service

Training programme.

provide support and appropriate training for student Occupational Therapists on

placement at the Hospice.

devise with your appraiser a personal development plan in line with the hospice

objectives and personal needs.

maintain and increase personal clinical skills.

play an active role in service development where required.

always work within the policies and guidelines of the Hospice and act within

professional guidelines.

always uphold the Hospice and individual team values.

ensure effective use of resources.

play an active part in the development and maintenance of good relationships

with all who have business with the Hospice.

actively participate in relevant local forums, Integrated Central Equipment

Stores (ICES) and OT Clinical Governance group, to represent the Hospice in

local policy and service development.

always respect the confidentiality of information covering patients, staff and

volunteers.

promote the Hospice philosophy of care towards patients, relatives and

visitors.

To provide high quality palliative

physiotherapy assessment, treatment and on-going management to a wide range of

patients with a palliative care diagnosis within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney

area. To work closely with the multi-professional teams, both within the palliative

care service, and within the wider community NHS Primary Care Home (PCH) teams.

assess and provide evidence-based palliative physiotherapy treatment to hospice

patients.

see patients in various settings, including inpatients, outpatient clinics,

care homes, and within patient homes.

set and monitor goals with patients and their carers and teach simple treatment

techniques to be carried out between consultations.

behave in a professional manner, maintaining high standards of physiotherapy

practice in accordance with CSP and HCPC standards.

liaise as appropriate with GPs, Consultants, and other relevant professionals,

working closely with the hospice community Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), as

well as the community MDT within our local PCH bases.

be an active participant in relevant internal and external MDT meetings.

be proactive in discharging patients once their hospice physiotherapy needs

have been resolved, ensuring handover as needed.

provide teaching, instruction and supervision to students and volunteers.

be actively involved in delivery of group work such as exercise classes.

maintain safely the equipment within the Hospice, removing and reporting any

that is defective.

Elizabeth Hospice is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults and

young people that we work with and has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse,

neglect and discrimination of any person. As such, all posts are subject to a

rigorous safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal

records and vetting checks. We have a range of robust safeguarding policies in

place which promote safeguarding across the hospice and staff are expected to

undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding training to equip them with the

knowledge and skills to identify and respond to potential risks.

Hospice offers a generous benefit package, including

27

days annual leave entitlement

Pension

scheme

Cycle

to Work Scheme

Qualifications

Essential: - See attached job descriptions and person specifications