Job summary
We're looking for an exceptional Band 5 or 6, Hand Therapist to join our team. Providing a high quality, patient-centred and innovative service, this role involves assisting the team with the treatment of patients with a wide range of MSK hand conditions. We provide comprehensive in-service training as well as peer supervision and dedicated problem solving slots.Flexible hours are an option for this role. Work locations will vary on need across Norfolk localities.We look forward to meeting you at interview.
Main duties of the job
You will contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients with MSK hand conditions in clinics providing specialist MSK assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care. To manage own caseload which, depending on experience, may include highly complex patients.
About us
The MSK team at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C), comprises of Orthopaedic Clinical Specialists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and MSK Assistant Practitioners.We also provide First Contact Practitioners from within our overall MSK structure. We work out of various venues, including; health centres; GP surgeries; community hospitals; and leisure centres.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive specialist assessment of musculoskeletal patients with a variety of routine presentations using clinical reasoning skills and using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and inform the development of a differential diagnosis.
- Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy/hand therapy management and treatment plans of patients including those with routine MSK conditions, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills.
- Assess patients holistic needs, communicating routine MSK related and sensitive information to patient and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
For a full list of duties and person specifications, please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive specialist assessment of musculoskeletal patients with a variety of routine presentations using clinical reasoning skills and using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and inform the development of a differential diagnosis.
- Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy/hand therapy management and treatment plans of patients including those with routine MSK conditions, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills.
- Assess patients holistic needs, communicating routine MSK related and sensitive information to patient and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
For a full list of duties and person specifications, please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st Level Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- BAHT level one qualification
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS (either as a student or post registration)
- Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration (or if applicable post registration)
Desirable
- Experience of working within hand therapy specialism
- Rheumatology Experience
- Orthopaedic Experience
Other
Essential
- Must hold a full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to be able to travel independently to a variety of working bases
- Genuine desire to gain experience and commitment to the role
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Concentration when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
- Demonstrates an understanding of: Clinical audit, Evidence based practice
- Well-developed problem solving skills
- Demonstrates good IT and standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of additional specialist area (hand therapy and splinting through experience, in-house training and short courses).
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of delivering training to others
- Evidence of commitment to own CPD
Desirable
- Provide clinical education to students or less experienced staff
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated and able to use own initiative
- Evidence of working well within a team
- Evidence of working flexibly to accommodate changing priorities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Be able to handle patients with care and respect.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st Level Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- BAHT level one qualification
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS (either as a student or post registration)
- Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration (or if applicable post registration)
Desirable
- Experience of working within hand therapy specialism
- Rheumatology Experience
- Orthopaedic Experience
Other
Essential
- Must hold a full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to be able to travel independently to a variety of working bases
- Genuine desire to gain experience and commitment to the role
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Concentration when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
- Demonstrates an understanding of: Clinical audit, Evidence based practice
- Well-developed problem solving skills
- Demonstrates good IT and standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of additional specialist area (hand therapy and splinting through experience, in-house training and short courses).
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of delivering training to others
- Evidence of commitment to own CPD
Desirable
- Provide clinical education to students or less experienced staff
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated and able to use own initiative
- Evidence of working well within a team
- Evidence of working flexibly to accommodate changing priorities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Be able to handle patients with care and respect.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
