Advanced Hand Therapy Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Title: Advanced Hand Therapy Practitioner

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Advanced Hand Therapy Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team at Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and expanding service, providing high-quality care to patients with hand and upper limb conditions.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the clinical delivery of hand physiotherapy and occupational therapy, working in partnership with the therapy team and wider multidisciplinary team. You will be expected to take on lead responsibilities for managing hand therapy trauma clinics and therapy-led elective/outpatient clinics, assessing, diagnosing, planning, and implementing pathways of care for a highly specialist caseload.

Main Duties
  • Take on lead responsibilities for managing hand therapy trauma clinics and therapy-led elective/outpatient clinics
  • Assess, diagnose, plan, and implement pathways of care for a highly specialist caseload
  • Work closely with the other advanced practitioners in hand therapy and form great working relationships with consultants
  • Deputise for the therapy service lead as required, delivering service improvements and providing expert clinical knowledge in relation to service development
  • Lead appropriate education and training of therapy staff and other healthcare professionals
  • Supervise other therapy practitioners working in plastics clinics, including responsibility for the competency framework and supervision of therapy staff working in clinics
Requirements
  • Degree in a relevant therapy profession or equivalent
  • Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Educated to Masters degree level in advanced clinical practice or equivalent level of experience in a specialist area, including having relevant Masters modules
  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent and relevant postgraduate courses
  • Clinical Educators Course
  • Extensive evidence of training at a specialist level relevant to hand therapy
  • Injection therapy qualification or willingness to complete
  • Independent prescriber (if applicable to profession)
  • Management/leadership course
  • Research qualification
Working with Us

We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings, and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm from individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

We are proud of our staff networks, who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience. We are committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to support our staff in their careers and personal growth.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.



  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Hand Therapy PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Advanced Hand Therapy Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team at Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and expanding service, providing high-quality care to patients with hand and upper limb conditions.About the...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Hand Therapy PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Advanced Hand Therapy Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team at Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and expanding service, providing high-quality care to patients with hand and upper limb conditions.About the...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Hand Therapy PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Advanced Hand Therapy Practitioner to join our team at Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust. This is a full-time permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and expanding service.About the RoleThe successful candidate will have overall...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Hand Therapy PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Advanced Hand Therapy Practitioner to join our team at Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust. This is a full-time permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and expanding service.About the RoleThe successful candidate will have overall...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Healthcare PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Advanced Healthcare Practitioner to join our team at Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and expanding service, providing high-quality care to patients with hand and upper limb conditions.About the RoleThe successful...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Healthcare PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Advanced Healthcare Practitioner to join our team at Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and expanding service, providing high-quality care to patients with hand and upper limb conditions.About the RoleThe successful...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Clinical PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct. As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.About the RoleThe successful candidate will have a strong background in primary...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Clinical PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct. As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.About the RoleThe successful candidate will have a strong background in primary...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Adult Advanced PractitionerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Adult Advanced Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct. As a key member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services.Job SummaryThe Adult Advanced Practitioner will work...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Adult Advanced PractitionerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Adult Advanced Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct. As a key member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services.Job SummaryThe Adult Advanced Practitioner will work...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Adult Advanced PractitionerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Adult Advanced Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct. As a key member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services.Job SummaryThe Adult Advanced Practitioner will work...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Adult Advanced PractitionerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Adult Advanced Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct. As a key member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services.Job SummaryThe Adult Advanced Practitioner will work...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Clinical PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct, providing high-quality care to patients in West Yorkshire.About the RoleThe successful candidate will practice independently in various clinical environments, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with primary...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Clinical PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct, providing high-quality care to patients in West Yorkshire.About the RoleThe successful candidate will practice independently in various clinical environments, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with primary...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Clinical PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct. As a key member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services.About the RoleThe Advanced Clinical Practitioner will practice...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Clinical PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct. As a key member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services.About the RoleThe Advanced Clinical Practitioner will practice...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Local Care Direct Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Clinical PractitionerLocal Care Direct is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team. As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.About the Role:Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Local Care Direct Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Clinical PractitionerLocal Care Direct is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team. As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.About the Role:Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Clinical PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct. As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.About the RoleThe successful candidate will have a strong background in primary...


  • Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Clinical PractitionerWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team at Local Care Direct. As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.About the RoleThe successful candidate will have a strong background in primary...