Job summary
Closing Date: 1 November 2024 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 4 November 2024
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 11 November 2024
An exciting opportunity to join a developing Hand Therapy Team. The post will offer the opportunity to work in the Outpatient department at BRI assessing and treating patients predominantly with hand pathologies. This includes acute and chronic conditions, post-operative, post trauma, joint and soft tissue injuries.
Patients are referred from consultants, GPs and staff self referrals. This role involves working closely with the Orthopaedic and Plastics Hand Consultants and ESP in Hands and being involved in Consultant clinics.
The successful candidate will manage a team of Band 6, 5 and assistant staff.
The successful candidate will be supported by a team of other Band 7s and ESP staff/Therapy Coordinator. We have a comprehensive IST Programme and dedicated time for personal development.
Please note applicants must have good experience of managing Hand conditions both in the pre and post-surgical stage. Experience of splinting would be an advantage
Main duties of the job
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients and use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to providean accurate diagnosis of their hand condition.Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a specialist knowledge of evidence based practice andtreatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skillsTo take lead responsibility for the day to day management of patient workloads, and the delivery of specialist physiotherapy assessment andtreatment plans for designated groups of patients.To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with HCPC & CSP standards of practice.Represent physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team meetings.To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through specialist CPD activities.Be responsible for the day to day management of specialist physiotherapy practitioner grades and below on a daily basis.Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidenced-based practice in the area of Hand Therapy management.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and Personal Specification for further information regarding the position
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and Personal Specification for further information regarding the position
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience.
- Recent experience in the NHS.
- Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent in working in with MSK conditions
- Experience working at Band 6 / equivalent with hand conditions including post-surgical conditions and trauma.
- Experience of supervising/appraising therapy staff.
- Experience of student supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of both static and dynamic thermoplastic splinting
Skills
Essential
- Good skills in core areas of Hand therapy practice.
Desirable
- Good skills in thermoplastic splinting
Knowledge
Desirable
- Attendance on external postgraduate courses relevant to the specialist field.
- Possession of or, working towards MSc or equivalent EG. BAHT.
- Member of SIG
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy Studies or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Working towards or in possession Evidence of relevant postgraduate training eg.MSc /BAHT courses
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience.
- Recent experience in the NHS.
- Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent in working in with MSK conditions
- Experience working at Band 6 / equivalent with hand conditions including post-surgical conditions and trauma.
- Experience of supervising/appraising therapy staff.
- Experience of student supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of both static and dynamic thermoplastic splinting
Skills
Essential
- Good skills in core areas of Hand therapy practice.
Desirable
- Good skills in thermoplastic splinting
Knowledge
Desirable
- Attendance on external postgraduate courses relevant to the specialist field.
- Possession of or, working towards MSc or equivalent EG. BAHT.
- Member of SIG
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy Studies or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Working towards or in possession Evidence of relevant postgraduate training eg.MSc /BAHT courses
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).
