Hand Therapist - Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Torquay
- Salary
- £37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Closing date
- 2 Nov 2024
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- Profession
- Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Hand Therapy Team Based in Crow Thorne.
The interested candidate must have be either an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in Hand Therapy and have knowledge and experience of:
Main duties of the job
About us
Most Rewarding Part of the Role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
388-6509888-AHP
The interested candidate must have be either an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in Hand Therapy and have knowledge and experience of:
- Thermoplastic splinting
- Assessment, treatment and review of hands post-surgery and trauma
- Management of Rheumatological conditions
- Working autonomously
- Excellent decision-making skills
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with Rheumatology and Orthopaedic hand conditions, including bespoke splinting.
- To have a thorough understanding of hand anatomy, Rheumatology and hand conditions and understand the impact on range of movement, strength and function
- To assess and be able to provide ready-made, static and dynamic, and off-the shelf splints appropriately.
- Using clinical reasoning to assess, plan and implement hand therapy treatment programmes for each patient in order to provide the highest standard of care.
- To be able to manage an ongoing complex patient caseload whilst prioritising new referrals for patients in crisis or in need of urgent assessment
- To use standardised assessments as required.
- To work without direct supervision in a variety of situations e.g. during times of staff sickness/annual leave
- To complete specialised hand assessments, to include ROM, grip strength, sensation, pain, deformities, ADL function and work.
- To have a good knowledge and understanding of ADL problems, equipment and energy conservation and fatigue management techniques.
- To ensure holistic patient assessment including the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the individual.
About us
Most Rewarding Part of the Role
- Being part of an expanding, enthusiastic and dynamic team of like minded creative therapists.
- Having the opportunity to develop specialist skills and knowledge within the sphere of hand therapy.
- Using clinical reasoning skills to identify appropriate treatment pathways
- To follow, support and guide patients through their journey continuously re-assessing and adapting the treatment programme.
- In conjunction with Clinical Lead take responsibility for day to day running of hand therapy outpatient services and provide cover as needed.
- To provide clinical supervision for junior staff and students on clinical practice placements.
- To participate in appropriate clinical audits, data collection and comply with professional standards and Clinical Governance.
- Becoming a valued member of the MDT
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with Rheumatology and hand conditions, including splinting.
- To have a thorough understanding of hand anatomy, Rheumatology and hand conditions and understand the impact on range of movement, strength and function
- To assess and be able to provide ready-made, static and dynamic, and off-the shelf splints appropriately.
- Using clinical reasoning to assess, plan and implement hand therapy treatment programmes for each patient in order to provide the highest standard of care.
- To be able to manage an ongoing complex patient caseload whilst prioritising new referrals for patients in crisis or in need of urgent assessment
- To use standardised assessments as required.
- To work without direct supervision in a variety of situations e.g. during times of staff sickness/annual leave
- To complete specialised hand assessments, to include ROM, grip strength, sensation, pain, deformities, ADL function and work.
- To have a good knowledge and understanding of ADL problems, equipment and energy conservation and fatigue management techniques.
- To ensure holistic patient assessment including the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the individual.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience of hand therapy
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Member of BAHT
- Evidence of undertaking a BAHT accredited course
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
388-6509888-AHP
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