Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic senior occupational therapist to join our hands team at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital. The post is a static position working with children and young people with congenital hand differences and traumatic hand injuries.
Working within the hands team, you will provide a range of assessments and treatments for congenital hand differences and traumatic hand injuries. This includes splinting, ADL assessments, treatments to improve ROM, strength and function along with pre-op assessments. The majority of therapy is provided in an outpatient setting, with some occasional ward based work. You will work closely with the medical team and other MDT team members to deliver high levels of care.
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for an Occupational Therapist with some experience in hand therapy, who is keen to develop their skills further in this area. The post will provide opportunities to complete service development projects alongside their clinical caseload and be involved in audits/ research and extra patient activities such as residential trips. The therapy team work closely with the wider hand and upper limb team and collaborate on publications, presentations as well as attending international conferences together.
It is important in our occupational therapy team that people are able to acheive occupational balance and so we support flexible working, job shares and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to peoples work in order to promote their health and wellbeing.
For more information, please contact Madeleine Paul, Head of Occupational Therapy on 0121 333 9478 or email madeleine.paul1@nhs.net
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Dip COT/ BSc OT
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant short specialist courses
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Specialist courses in paediatrics and/ Hand therapy such as BAHT level 1
- Fieldwork Educators certificate
- Standardised assessment courses
Knoweldge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in Hand therapy
- Experience of assessment & intervention planning
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in paediatrics or working with young people in hospital
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work independently
Desirable
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in Hand Therapy including Assessment and treatment of a range of hand trauma injuries. And congenital hand and upper limb conditions
- Knowledge of a range of treatment modalities, experience of fabrication of static thermoplastic splints, neoprene and dynamic splinting
- Experience of working in MDT
- Able to use a computer and commonly used programmes such as microsoft office and the ability to use online clinical systems where training has been provided
- Varied work experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Educator/teaching skills
- Specialist knowledge of standardised assessment tools
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good teamwork skills
- Time management/prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Adherence to RCOT and HCPC guidelines/codes of ethics and professional conduct
- Commitment to client group and desire to deepen skills in hand therapy
- Knowledge of current professional issues
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest group/active participation in clinical networks related to this post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Dip COT/ BSc OT
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant short specialist courses
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Specialist courses in paediatrics and/ Hand therapy such as BAHT level 1
- Fieldwork Educators certificate
- Standardised assessment courses
Knoweldge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in Hand therapy
- Experience of assessment & intervention planning
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in paediatrics or working with young people in hospital
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work independently
Desirable
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in Hand Therapy including Assessment and treatment of a range of hand trauma injuries. And congenital hand and upper limb conditions
- Knowledge of a range of treatment modalities, experience of fabrication of static thermoplastic splints, neoprene and dynamic splinting
- Experience of working in MDT
- Able to use a computer and commonly used programmes such as microsoft office and the ability to use online clinical systems where training has been provided
- Varied work experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Educator/teaching skills
- Specialist knowledge of standardised assessment tools
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good teamwork skills
- Time management/prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Adherence to RCOT and HCPC guidelines/codes of ethics and professional conduct
- Commitment to client group and desire to deepen skills in hand therapy
- Knowledge of current professional issues
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest group/active participation in clinical networks related to this post
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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