Clinical Specialist Hand Therapist (Physio or OT) - F/T or Secondment

Job summary

Band 7 Clinical Specialist Hand Therapist (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist)

Are you a dynamic individual with extensive hand and wrist, leadership and management experience?

Are you passionate about patient centred care and do you value working in a positive team environment focused on peer support and development?

We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to come and join our team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. We are a GOOD rated hospital following CQC inspection and are looking to employ a skilled, forward thinking individual into a Maternity Cover post as a Hand and Wrist Clinical Specialist.

The successful applicant will work closely alongside our Consultant colleagues in Orthopaedic clinics as well as the team in the outpatient therapy service. The Hand Service currently consists of 3 Surgeons, 2 Advanced Practitioners, 1 Clinical Specialist and a Senior Physiotherapist. We also have the support of our therapy assistants and admin teams.

Main duties of the job

• To work as an autonomous advanced physiotherapist/occupational therapist developing and delivering specialised programmes of care for patients with complex needs.
• To undertake a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist role within the Musculoskeletal department and support the Trauma and Orthopaedic department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust working alongside a consultant and/or Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
• Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical data to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses informing complex decision making ensuring the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
• To develop advanced practitioner skills under the guidance of a consultant and Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
• To support the Professional lead of Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy andAdvanced Clinical Practitioners in seeking opportunities to identify and engage in developments in professional practice and the transformation of service delivery.
• To deputise for theAdvanced Clinical Practitioner on agreed clinical and service development groups and boards.
• To provide advanced training, advice and clinical education to service providers, service users and service commissioners.
• To support the development of a learning based culture. This will include the provision of training, supervision and appraisal for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support staff and students.

About us

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good'with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is"Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We areExcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.

Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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