Job summary
We are looking to employ a Highly
Specialist Hand Therapist (occupational therapist or physiotherapist) as part
of succession planning and to be part of the hand service redesign and
development for the Trust. This is an
exciting opportunity to help shape the future service and be part of a dynamic
and respected team.
You will bring your knowledge as an
experienced hand therapist to apply your skills in wound care, mobilisation and
splinting to achieve the best outcomes for patients undergoing hand surgery as
well as supporting other therapists in the team with training and education.
The role is split across both of our
acute sites at South Tyneside District General Hospital and Sunderland Royal
Hospital working from the occupational therapy and physiotherapy departments as
well as attending separate hand clinics.
Pre-application enquiries and visits
are very welcome.
Main duties of the job
This role ensures a highly specialist service of hand therapy is
provided to the Orthopaedic and Emergency Care teams through the effective
delivery of wound care and therapy interventions to patients who have undergone
hand surgery or trauma. Part of this
role will also include providing therapy intervention with patients with
rheumatology conditions. The postholder will also be required to provide specialist knowledge of hand therapy to
occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other professionals, and use specialist
clinical skills to implement care across a range of services and use advanced
clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist therapy assessment, diagnosis,
treatment and advice to an independent caseload of patients with hand/wrist
conditions.
As an experienced hand therapist, the postholder will also be expected
to support other therapists in the team with their training and development, as
well as undergraduate and pre-registration students on placement. The Therapist
will also contribute towards the development of protocols and standards, and
participate in research and quality improvement activities.
This post is full time, Monday to Friday.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure a highly specialist service of hand
therapy is provided to the Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Emergency Care
teams.
To provide specialist knowledge of hand therapy
to occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other professionals, and use
of specialist clinical skills to implement care across a range of services.
To provide specialist hand therapy, splinting
services and using advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist
therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independent caseload
of patients with hand/wrist conditions.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure a highly specialist service of hand
therapy is provided to the Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Emergency Care
teams.
To provide specialist knowledge of hand therapy
to occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other professionals, and use
of specialist clinical skills to implement care across a range of services.
To provide specialist hand therapy, splinting
services and using advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist
therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independent caseload
of patients with hand/wrist conditions.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of communication skills to accommodate diverse and inclusive needs
- Basic IT skills
- Wound care
- Dynamic and static splinting
- Joint mobilization competency
- Electrotherapy competency
- Management of complex hand trauma and conditions
Desirable
- An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction and achievements
- Ability to be innovative and proactive
- Advanced assessment and treatment skills
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in hand therapy
- Management of complex hand trauma and conditions
- Experience of managing the psychological impact of hand trauma
- Experience of supporting return to work post hand injury/condition management
- Involvement in audit
- Involvement in service development
- Evidence of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy intervention with rheumatology patients
Desirable
- Service development lead
- Audit lead
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Level 1 BAHT qualification or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Practice Placement Educator status
- Evidence of splinting courses
- Evidence of wound care courses
- Evidence of electrotherapy courses
Desirable
- Level 2 BAHT qualification/course completion
- Evidence of Fit note training
- Principal Investigator (PI) research training
- Membership of BAHT
- Membership of RCOT or CSP
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of communication skills to accommodate diverse and inclusive needs
- Basic IT skills
- Wound care
- Dynamic and static splinting
- Joint mobilization competency
- Electrotherapy competency
- Management of complex hand trauma and conditions
Desirable
- An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction and achievements
- Ability to be innovative and proactive
- Advanced assessment and treatment skills
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in hand therapy
- Management of complex hand trauma and conditions
- Experience of managing the psychological impact of hand trauma
- Experience of supporting return to work post hand injury/condition management
- Involvement in audit
- Involvement in service development
- Evidence of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy intervention with rheumatology patients
Desirable
- Service development lead
- Audit lead
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Level 1 BAHT qualification or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Practice Placement Educator status
- Evidence of splinting courses
- Evidence of wound care courses
- Evidence of electrotherapy courses
Desirable
- Level 2 BAHT qualification/course completion
- Evidence of Fit note training
- Principal Investigator (PI) research training
- Membership of BAHT
- Membership of RCOT or CSP
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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