Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Hand Therapist to support our hand therapy team, alongside our current Team Leader. We provide a service to both trauma and elective surgery working closely alongside three Hand and Upper Limb Surgeons, other consultants in fracture clinic and Physiotherapy ESP colleagues. The team also support the in-patient teams in splinting and fracture bracing.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced therapist with a knowledge of soft tissue injuries and fracture management to join our well respected and busy out-patient team. BAHT level 2 or equivalent preferred. We have a weekly hand therapy team meetings and in-service training.
We are a friendly and supportive team with a firm commitment to learning and development. The role offers a great opportunity for both professional and personal development by incorporating in-service training, clinical supervision, appraisal, peer support groups and dedicated CPD time.
All applicants will need to be able to attend a face to face interview.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will also be responsible for some clinical leadership and development of the occupational therapy hand team as well as carrying their own caseload. Working as an integral member of the MDT they will lead on audit and service development
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Provides a specialist Hand Therapy service within a Multi-disciplinary team for patients at the Royal Surrey addressing the physical, emotional, social, spiritual and psychosocial aspects of their care. The Advanced Therapist will be a source of highly specialist clinical knowledge and an expert in the field of hand therapy in order to provide treatment to patients with conditions and injuries affecting the hand and wrist.
- Develops the hand therapy service within Occupational Therapy, delivering highly specialised assessment and intervention.
- Plans, coordinates, delivers and evaluates the hand therapy service
- Carries a caseload of patients with a mixture of complex and routine splinting needs, managing own appointment diary.
- Co-ordinates, supervises and supports therapists and students with differing levels of skills and knowledge within the hand therapy speciality.
- Responsible for the continuous service development of the specialty ensuring that the team knowledge base is current and evidence based.
- Works as an autonomous practitioner completing advanced assessment and treatment of patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provides a specialist Hand Therapy service within a Multi-disciplinary team for patients at the Royal Surrey addressing the physical, emotional, social, spiritual and psychosocial aspects of their care. The Advanced Therapist will be a source of highly specialist clinical knowledge and an expert in the field of hand therapy in order to provide treatment to patients with conditions and injuries affecting the hand and wrist.
- Develops the hand therapy service within Occupational Therapy, delivering highly specialised assessment and intervention.
- Plans, coordinates, delivers and evaluates the hand therapy service
- Carries a caseload of patients with a mixture of complex and routine splinting needs, managing own appointment diary.
- Co-ordinates, supervises and supports therapists and students with differing levels of skills and knowledge within the hand therapy speciality.
- Responsible for the continuous service development of the specialty ensuring that the team knowledge base is current and evidence based.
- Works as an autonomous practitioner completing advanced assessment and treatment of patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy/physiotherapy by recognised awarding body. RCOT/CSP
- Educated to masters level/ degree level/NVQ/ Certificate OR equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level/supervisor/ in specialist area.
- Satisfies the criteria for full Membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Further qualifications/Study in specialist area.
- BAHT level 2 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Must be a State Registered Occupational Therapist/physiotherapist
- An approved supervisor for degree students
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
- Previous experience of working within an acute Hand therapy service.
- Knowledge of upper limb anatomy and normal biomechanics, alongside a broad range of orthopaedic and rheumatology pathologies affecting the hand, wrist and forearm
- Member of the appropriate special interest group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy/physiotherapy by recognised awarding body. RCOT/CSP
- Educated to masters level/ degree level/NVQ/ Certificate OR equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level/supervisor/ in specialist area.
- Satisfies the criteria for full Membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Further qualifications/Study in specialist area.
- BAHT level 2 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Must be a State Registered Occupational Therapist/physiotherapist
- An approved supervisor for degree students
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
- Previous experience of working within an acute Hand therapy service.
- Knowledge of upper limb anatomy and normal biomechanics, alongside a broad range of orthopaedic and rheumatology pathologies affecting the hand, wrist and forearm
- Member of the appropriate special interest group.
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).
