Hand Therapist - Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 21 October 2024
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Hand Therapy Team Based in Crow Thorne.
The interested candidate must have be either an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in Hand Therapy and have knowledge and experience of:
- Thermoplastic splinting
- Assessment, treatment and review of hands post-surgery and trauma
- Management of Rheumatological conditions
- Working autonomously
- Excellent decision-making skills
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with Rheumatology and Orthopaedic hand conditions, including bespoke splinting.
- To have a thorough understanding of hand anatomy, Rheumatology and hand conditions and understand the impact on range of movement, strength and function
- To assess and be able to provide ready-made, static and dynamic, and off-the shelf splints appropriately.
- Using clinical reasoning to assess, plan and implement hand therapy treatment programmes for each patient in order to provide the highest standard of care.
- To be able to manage an ongoing complex patient caseload whilst prioritising new referrals for patients in crisis or in need of urgent assessment
- To use standardised assessments as required.
- To work without direct supervision in a variety of situations e.g. during times of staff sickness/annual leave
- To complete specialised hand assessments, to include ROM, grip strength, sensation, pain, deformities, ADL function and work.
- To have a good knowledge and understanding of ADL problems, equipment and energy conservation and fatigue management techniques.
- To ensure holistic patient assessment including the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the individual.
About us
Most Rewarding Part of the Role
- Being part of an expanding, enthusiastic and dynamic team of like minded creative therapists.
- Having the opportunity to develop specialist skills and knowledge within the sphere of hand therapy.
- Using clinical reasoning skills to identify appropriate treatment pathways
- To follow, support and guide patients through their journey continuously re-assessing and adapting the treatment programme.
- In conjunction with Clinical Lead take responsibility for day to day running of hand therapy outpatient services and provide cover as needed.
- To provide clinical supervision for junior staff and students on clinical practice placements.
- To participate in appropriate clinical audits, data collection and comply with professional standards and Clinical Governance.
- Becoming a valued member of the MDT
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with Rheumatology and hand conditions, including splinting.
- To have a thorough understanding of hand anatomy, Rheumatology and hand conditions and understand the impact on range of movement, strength and function
- To assess and be able to provide ready-made, static and dynamic, and off-the shelf splints appropriately.
- Using clinical reasoning to assess, plan and implement hand therapy treatment programmes for each patient in order to provide the highest standard of care.
- To be able to manage an ongoing complex patient caseload whilst prioritising new referrals for patients in crisis or in need of urgent assessment
- To use standardised assessments as required.
- To work without direct supervision in a variety of situations e.g. during times of staff sickness/annual leave
- To complete specialised hand assessments, to include ROM, grip strength, sensation, pain, deformities, ADL function and work.
- To have a good knowledge and understanding of ADL problems, equipment and energy conservation and fatigue management techniques.
- To ensure holistic patient assessment including the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the individual.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with Rheumatology and hand conditions, including splinting.
- To have a thorough understanding of hand anatomy, Rheumatology and hand conditions and understand the impact on range of movement, strength and function
- To assess and be able to provide ready-made, static and dynamic, and off-the shelf splints appropriately.
- Using clinical reasoning to assess, plan and implement hand therapy treatment programmes for each patient in order to provide the highest standard of care.
- To be able to manage an ongoing complex patient caseload whilst prioritising new referrals for patients in crisis or in need of urgent assessment
- To use standardised assessments as required.
- To work without direct supervision in a variety of situations e.g. during times of staff sickness/annual leave
- To complete specialised hand assessments, to include ROM, grip strength, sensation, pain, deformities, ADL function and work.
- To have a good knowledge and understanding of ADL problems, equipment and energy conservation and fatigue management techniques.
- To ensure holistic patient assessment including the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the individual.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience of hand therapy
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Member of BAHT
- Evidence of undertaking a BAHT accredited course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience of hand therapy
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Member of BAHT
- Evidence of undertaking a BAHT accredited course
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).
