Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist with experience and skills working in Hand Therapy to join our friendly team. You will have the ability to work autonomously assessing, reviewing and treating patients following elective or traumatic post-op hand surgery and patients with arthritic conditions. The post is full time (37.5 hours) and will be based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe and Northwich Infirmary. You will have an understanding of assessing and treating patients following fractures, soft tissue injuries and repetitive strain injuries and a range of orthopaedic and arthritic conditions. You will be able to liaise closely with the Hand Therapy MDT consisting of physiotherapy, fracture clinic, orthopaedic clinic and the consultants as required. Good triaging and prioritising skills are required to ensure that patients are seen in priority order. Knowledge of wound care management and removal of sutures is beneficial in this role. There are regular in-service training and specialist interest groups that you will have access to alongside regular supervision and appraisals.
Main duties of the job
* As a clinical specialist you will provide high standard comprehensive therapy assessment and treatment service to patients with complex presentation related to orthopaedics and some arthritic conditions.
* Provide clinical leadership and support to delegated staff.
* To demonstrate skills and knowledge utilising splinting materials to fabricate post surgery hand splints including resting splints and functional splints.
* To demonstrate an awareness of wound care and management post surgery.
* To collaborate closely with the patient and members of the multidisciplinary and multi-agency team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
* To continuously contribute to service development and innovation.
* To work autonomously to manage a defined complex patient caseload whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Person Specification
* HCPC registration
* Previous NHS experience
* Previous hand therapy experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Leighton Hospital, Crewe, CW1 4QJ
Employer's website: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/
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