Job summary
We are looking for a band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with a special interest in hands. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills by joining our dynamic team of hand therapists. You will have specialist training from the band 8a Physiotherapist and band 7 OT. We have a great relationship with our orthopedic colleagues and MDT.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality and specialist hand therapy interventions to a wide variety of outpatients including the advanced assessment and treatment of orthopedic hand trauma and elective surgery, rheumatology and GP referred patients. To provide group and individual education, to utilize specialist skills in the provision of static and dynamic splints for individual patients, to prevent impairment and improve function, independence and quality of life.
To apply specialist knowledge and skills across the total range of impairments, procedures and practices gained through practical experience, underpinned by theoretical knowledge.
To manage own case load and deputize for Band 7 if required.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
. To manage a caseload of routine and complex patients requiring specialist hand therapy assessment and intervention. To ensure rehabilitation is based on evidence-based practice by using advanced clinical reasoning skills to analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex facts orsituations, with consideration given to all available treatment options.2. To undertake standardised and non- standardised assessment of patients and use advanced clinical reasoning, analytical and communication skills to determine diagnosis andprognosis of condition.3. To interpret findings of assessments and formulate client centred and specialised programmes of hand therapy treatment based on current evidence, and a soundknowledge of available treatment options using advanced clinical assessment andreasoning skills and a knowledge and ability to use different treatment modalities.4. To be proficient in a range of therapeutic treatment modalities including manual techniques (range of motion assessment, therapeutic handling and positioning), splinting, task analysis and compensatory techniques, prescription of medical devices and patient education.5. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required. This will involve determining the patients potential for rehabilitation and future care and support needs.6. To communicate sensitively and reassuringly complex condition and functional risk/limitation related information to patients/carers, to gain consent to and cooperation in assessment and treatment, andin giving specialist advice to patients/carers regarding their options for on-going care needs. Being aware at all times of the sensitive nature of some recommendations, and the potential forpatients/carers to have special communication needs resulting in barriers to understanding.7. To manage clinical risk in relation to your own caseload, seeking guidance and help from senior therapist, as appropriate.8. To maintain accurate, legible and complete clinical records of all patient related interventions, in line with the Trust Documentation Guidelines. To include the computerised patient database system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
. To manage a caseload of routine and complex patients requiring specialist hand therapy assessment and intervention. To ensure rehabilitation is based on evidence-based practice by using advanced clinical reasoning skills to analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex facts orsituations, with consideration given to all available treatment options.2. To undertake standardised and non- standardised assessment of patients and use advanced clinical reasoning, analytical and communication skills to determine diagnosis andprognosis of condition.3. To interpret findings of assessments and formulate client centred and specialised programmes of hand therapy treatment based on current evidence, and a soundknowledge of available treatment options using advanced clinical assessment andreasoning skills and a knowledge and ability to use different treatment modalities.4. To be proficient in a range of therapeutic treatment modalities including manual techniques (range of motion assessment, therapeutic handling and positioning), splinting, task analysis and compensatory techniques, prescription of medical devices and patient education.5. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required. This will involve determining the patients potential for rehabilitation and future care and support needs.6. To communicate sensitively and reassuringly complex condition and functional risk/limitation related information to patients/carers, to gain consent to and cooperation in assessment and treatment, andin giving specialist advice to patients/carers regarding their options for on-going care needs. Being aware at all times of the sensitive nature of some recommendations, and the potential forpatients/carers to have special communication needs resulting in barriers to understanding.7. To manage clinical risk in relation to your own caseload, seeking guidance and help from senior therapist, as appropriate.8. To maintain accurate, legible and complete clinical records of all patient related interventions, in line with the Trust Documentation Guidelines. To include the computerised patient database system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma /Degree: Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Relevant post graduate training in Hand Therapy
Desirable
- BAHT training
- BAHT membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience of pre and post-operative assessment and treatment of upper limb conditions
- Experienced in the assessment for and fabrication of splints
- Experience of working on a broad range of rotations as a Band 5 OT/PT to underpin medical knowledge
- Ability to use a wide range of standardised and non- standardised assessments and outcome measurement tools
Desirable
- Experience of audit/ research
- Experience of teaching and supervising other staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current best practice and up to date clinical leadership.
- Good understanding of other professionals working with the inter-professional team
- Good understanding of health legislation
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Good understanding of OT/PT models used in practice
- Advanced understanding of team dynamics and ability to work within a team, understanding team roles
- Advanced knowledge and application of standardised assessment
- Formal teaching and presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma /Degree: Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Relevant post graduate training in Hand Therapy
Desirable
- BAHT training
- BAHT membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience of pre and post-operative assessment and treatment of upper limb conditions
- Experienced in the assessment for and fabrication of splints
- Experience of working on a broad range of rotations as a Band 5 OT/PT to underpin medical knowledge
- Ability to use a wide range of standardised and non- standardised assessments and outcome measurement tools
Desirable
- Experience of audit/ research
- Experience of teaching and supervising other staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current best practice and up to date clinical leadership.
- Good understanding of other professionals working with the inter-professional team
- Good understanding of health legislation
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Good understanding of OT/PT models used in practice
- Advanced understanding of team dynamics and ability to work within a team, understanding team roles
- Advanced knowledge and application of standardised assessment
- Formal teaching and presentation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
