Paediatric Palliative Care Physiotherapist

at  Ty Hafan

Tŷ Hafan is a beautiful children’s hospice located on the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan coastline. Covering South, East and West of Wales Tŷ 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 up to 37.5 hours with the minimum 30 hours per week for consideration. 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
Tŷ Hafan’s ambition is that when a child’s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond.
At Tŷ Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our Hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families’ homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremly demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition - we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child’s short life alone.
Our Vision : A Wales where every child with life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care and their family need.
Oure Purpose : No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in community, offering a lifeline throughout the child’s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond.
Our Values : At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values which are Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR TŶ 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 on the link or for an informal chat about this rewarding role, please contact Lynne Phelps, Head of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Services (lynne.phelps@tyhafan.org) on 02920 532200 or Tracy Jones, Director of Family Wellbeing & Services (tracy.jones@tyhafan.org) on 02920 532174.
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.
Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all

Please refer the Job description for details