Hand Therapist

6 days ago

London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Hand Therapy Team at the Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opening for either an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with previous experience in Hand Therapy to join our team.

The role includes a varied patient caseload of trauma and acquired conditions of the hand and wrist, from both Orthopaedic and Plastic Hand Surgeons. Hand therapy is carried out in closed trauma fracture clinics, on the ward, and in out-patient settings for post-operative and non-operative patients. The team comprises 16 qualified therapists and a therapy assistant. There is regular MDT teaching and support for learning through in-service training and supervision.

We are a dynamic team aspiring to provide the best quality of care for our patients. We also pride ourselves on being engaged in new innovation. We are looking for someone who also aspires to these standards, is self-motivated and looking to progress their career in hand therapy.

To be eligible to apply please ensure that you consider all aspects of the person specification in your supporting statement.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member. They will have significant clinical experience in hand therapy, provide sound clinical expertise to their team and more junior staff and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / service developments and management functions as delegated by the Band 7 therapists or Clinical Lead therapists. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JD Band 6 HT

Please review attached document for details in summary the applicant must be able to demonstrate relevant skills and abilities relevant to the role.

Person Specification

Clinical skils and experience

Essential

BSc in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification

Desirable

Member of special interest group Evidence of CPD relevant to the role

Experience

Essential

Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level in core areas Clinical experience - previous experience as a band 6 therapist in managing a hand therapy caseload including acute and acquired conditions Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice Evidence of presentation in in-service training

Desirable

Evidence of managing patients who have undergone extensor and/or flexor tendon repairs BAHT level 1 or equivalent Evidence of supervision and teaching of assistants, students and other MDT members

Skills and knowledge

Essential

Able to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a specialist hand therapy setting Able to fabricate static splints Evidence of generic working in hand therapy Identifies challenges of working in varying hospital settings and demonstrates the ability to adapt own practice Able to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development Understanding of the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress

Desirable

Experience of assessment and treatment of wrist pathologies and peripheral nerve pathologies Evidence of participation in research or audit Evidence of working in a supervisory capacity Evidence of clinical educator training and/or appraisal skills Experience of risk management / assessment

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