Job summary
To provide a high standard of specialist hand therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients within the physiotherapy department
Management of conditions such as Trapeziectomy, Fasciotomy, Tendon repairs and wound management
Discuss, agree and explain responsibilities for the therapy assessment of patients, including their needs and any associated risks
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of specialist hand therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients within the physiotherapy department
Management of conditions such as Trapeziectomy, Fasciotomy, Tendon repairs and wound management
Discuss, agree and explain responsibilities for the therapy assessment of patients, including their needs and any associated risks
Using clinical reasoning skills develop treatment plans that are appropriate to the patient taking into consideration their physiotherapy care, risks and wellbeing.
About us
The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, Cheshire opened in 1991 and has a full multi-disciplinary medical team onsite. We practice some of the most advanced treatments on the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. This means we can offer everything from screening and rehabilitation through to leading-edge surgical procedures across a range of specialist fields like orthopaedics, cosmetics and general surgery -all delivered through our expert and caring clinical teams.
Situated off the A537 just outside Macclesfield town centre, we're a first choice hospital for patients in Cheshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Greater Manchester.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
- To provide a high standard of specialist hand therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients within the physiotherapy department
- Management of conditions such as Trapeziectomy, Fasciotomy, Tendon repairs and wound management
- Discuss, agree and explain responsibilities for the therapy assessment of patients, including their needs and any associated risks
- Using clinical reasoning skills develop treatment plans that are appropriate to the patient taking into consideration their physiotherapy care, risks and wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
- To provide a high standard of specialist hand therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients within the physiotherapy department
- Management of conditions such as Trapeziectomy, Fasciotomy, Tendon repairs and wound management
- Discuss, agree and explain responsibilities for the therapy assessment of patients, including their needs and any associated risks
- Using clinical reasoning skills develop treatment plans that are appropriate to the patient taking into consideration their physiotherapy care, risks and wellbeing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (BSc Hons in Physiotherapy) or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- At least 5 years' post graduate experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous extensive experience is essential in specialist hand therapy (physio or occupational therapist considered)
- Experience of assessing, diagnosing and treating specialist hand cases
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (BSc Hons in Physiotherapy) or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- At least 5 years' post graduate experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous extensive experience is essential in specialist hand therapy (physio or occupational therapist considered)
- Experience of assessing, diagnosing and treating specialist hand cases
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).
