Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic, and resourceful occupational therapist of physiotherapist with a specialist knowledge and proven high level of skill in the field hand therapy to work within a newly developed Hands HITS clinic.
This is a part time role to to work alongside our orthopedics clinics and outpatient team alongside our current experienced clinical specialist.
We are looking for someone with excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills, to be able to teach and develop staff and students of all grades working within the service. The post holder will be encouraged and supported to develop their clinical, teaching, research and managerial skills. A cohesive team approach is maintained through an established in-service training program and regular staff meetings. Attendance at post registration courses is supported.
As a department we are actively involved in the Trusts Improving Together development programme.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then we welcome your application or enquiries.
Main duties of the job
To use expert knowledge in the assessment and management of patients who present to the Hands Advanced Practitioner clinics. This requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of a wide range of hand & musculoskeletal conditions.To be responsible for own specialist caseload in both the Hand Therapy department and in any other community setting, if required.To work as an autonomous practitioner in the acute/emergency setting to provide specialist advice and treatment for post op elective hand surgery, fractures, and soft tissue injuries of the hand.To use advanced clinical reasoning skills in order to act as a departmental lead in the investigation and management of musculoskeletal pain. This requires knowledge of appropriate investigations, invasive treatments and indications for surgery.
About us
We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:Service - We will put our patients firstTeamwork - We will work togetherAmbition - We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect - We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To use clinical expertise in order to provide MATS Hand Clinics and departmental triage for those patients referred to the Great Western Hospital for further opinion on musculoskeletal and rheumatological problems.2. To use specialist knowledge in order to provide detailed and highly skilled assessment of patients who present to the Advanced Practitioner clinics with hand problems, in lieu of orthopaedic consultant.3. To use highly developed communication skills to ensure that each patient seen in clinic is given a comprehensive explanation as to the nature of their condition, receives an outline of the implications for day to day life, has an opportunity to discuss relevant issues, receives a full explanation as to the alternative management options and leaves the clinic with a management plan in situ.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To use clinical expertise in order to provide MATS Hand Clinics and departmental triage for those patients referred to the Great Western Hospital for further opinion on musculoskeletal and rheumatological problems.2. To use specialist knowledge in order to provide detailed and highly skilled assessment of patients who present to the Advanced Practitioner clinics with hand problems, in lieu of orthopaedic consultant.3. To use highly developed communication skills to ensure that each patient seen in clinic is given a comprehensive explanation as to the nature of their condition, receives an outline of the implications for day to day life, has an opportunity to discuss relevant issues, receives a full explanation as to the alternative management options and leaves the clinic with a management plan in situ.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCSP/COT
- HPC Registered
- Accredited diagnostic & treatment courses in specialised area
- Accredited investigations courses eg Xray training
Desirable
- Msc in related field
- Injection therapy
- MACP
- Working towards BAHT Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post graduate experience in the hand therapy field at band 6 level
- Experience of working in an extended scope.
- Experience of training/teaching physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists and other professionals related to hand therapy
- Experience and evidence of audit/research
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong commitment to providing a high quality service
- Evidence of supervision of other health professionals
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills in hand therapy assessment and treatment
- Specialist knowledge and application an analysis of standardised and non standardised assessment tools specific to the field of hand therapy
Desirable
- Ability to drive
- Driven to achieve
- Self motivated
- Good time management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCSP/COT
- HPC Registered
- Accredited diagnostic & treatment courses in specialised area
- Accredited investigations courses eg Xray training
Desirable
- Msc in related field
- Injection therapy
- MACP
- Working towards BAHT Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post graduate experience in the hand therapy field at band 6 level
- Experience of working in an extended scope.
- Experience of training/teaching physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists and other professionals related to hand therapy
- Experience and evidence of audit/research
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong commitment to providing a high quality service
- Evidence of supervision of other health professionals
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills in hand therapy assessment and treatment
- Specialist knowledge and application an analysis of standardised and non standardised assessment tools specific to the field of hand therapy
Desirable
- Ability to drive
- Driven to achieve
- Self motivated
- Good time management
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).
