Specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist (Hands & Plastics)
We are looking for an enthusiastic new member to join our Hand Therapy team at this regional Hands and Plastics Unit. You would be joining a supportive team with plenty of learning opportunities and support, some previous experience in hand therapy is ideally required.
This post involves the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of hand therapy treatment to both inpatients and outpatients, referred from Consultants & GP’s, in order to maximise patient recovery and function.
The Hand Therapy team consists of 10 WTE generic OT and PT staff. We are a friendly and dynamic team who will welcome a new member.
Supporting Opportunities
- Work in a unit with an excellent international reputation and wide variety of caseload – hand replants to mallet fingers.
- Access to strong clinical and managerial supervision and leadership.
- Extensive CPD activities – in‑service training, doctors teaching, library support, regular supervision, funding to attend courses and conferences.
- Initiative in service development projects and audit.
- Collaborate within an effective, supportive and cohesive multi‑disciplinary team.
Main Duties of the Role
As an experienced and enthusiastic Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, you will specialise in Hand Therapy and gain permanent employment with us.
The role provides training and support to build or gain hand‑therapy skills and knowledge, alongside the opportunity to build on supervision, audit and service development skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose and plan hand‑therapy treatment for both inpatients and outpatients referred from Consultants & GP’s.
- Deliver hand‑therapy treatments to maximise patient recovery and function.
- Provide training and clinical education to staff and students.
- Support service development projects and audit of hand‑therapy services.
- Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver high‑quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Masters level degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training.
- HCPC Registration.
- Level 1 or 2 BAHT Course, working towards Accredited Hand Therapist status.
Experience
- Postgraduate clinical experience in a relevant field.
- Experience delivering clinical education and supervision to staff and students.
- Experience working as part of a therapy and/or multi‑disciplinary team.
Knowledge
- Specialised knowledge and experience of hand assessment, evaluation and treatment techniques in a client‑centred approach.
- Specialised knowledge of relevant hand treatment modalities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview provided they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Contact
Kirsty Doswell, Clinical Lead Hand Therapist – kirsty.doswell@nhs.net
Sarah Holdsworth, Therapy Services Manager – sarah.holdsworth@nhs.net
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