Job summary Specialist Occupational Therapist- Hand Therapy & Rheumatology 37.5 hours per week (potential for weekend working) Permanent Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Closing Date: 31st March 2025 Interview Date: 30th April 2025 This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community - get in touch to find out more JoinTeamEliot A job description and specification for a Band 6 Physiotherapist is available on request George Eliot has an excellent people development service with extensive CPD opportunities both trust led and provided by external providers with participation supported and encouraged by the Therapy leadership team. Main duties of the job A great opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Therapist (either Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) to work within the area of Hand Therapy and Rheumatology in the out-patient therapy setting. This post offers a great chance for a motivated individual to develop within this field.There is an excellent in-service set up including monthly supervision with a senior member of staff and monthly team training. Within the role you will be expected to supervise junior members of staff and students from surrounding Universities, for which training is provided. So, if you are ready for your next challenge, then come and work with us The successful candidate will join a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, a Senior Therapy Assistant and work alongside the multidisciplinary team. About us Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication e x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 230-36772174-CSS-AA Job locations George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Job description Job responsibilities Specialised, experienced practitioner employed to assess and treat a caseload of patients who require Hand Therapy, rehabilitation and splinting, including Plastic Surgery, Rheumatology, Trauma and Orthopaedics and GP patients To participate in the planning, co-ordinating and delivery of the Hand Therapy Service To supervise, educate and assess the performance of more junior/rotational staff within the specialty To be a Practice Educator, supervising and assessing Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy students on placement The post holder will participate in quality and audit activity and management of clinical role Deputising for the Team Lead when required For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities Specialised, experienced practitioner employed to assess and treat a caseload of patients who require Hand Therapy, rehabilitation and splinting, including Plastic Surgery, Rheumatology, Trauma and Orthopaedics and GP patients To participate in the planning, co-ordinating and delivery of the Hand Therapy Service To supervise, educate and assess the performance of more junior/rotational staff within the specialty To be a Practice Educator, supervising and assessing Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy students on placement The post holder will participate in quality and audit activity and management of clinical role Deputising for the Team Lead when required For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Person Specification Qualification and Professional Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including recent attendance at relevant post-graduate courses Desirable BAOT Involvement /membership in Special Interest Group Experience and Knowledge Essential Minimum 18 months to 2 years post-graduate experience Previous experience in specialist clinical area Band 5 rotational experience Involvement in audit Supervisory experience Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff Desirable Previous Acute NHS experience Skills and Abilities Essential Understanding of clinical governance Importance in application of clinical governance in clinical area Highly developed physical skills including dexterity, coordination & sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information Able to prioritise and organise own workload Able to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action Able to work as part of an multi-disciplinary team IT skills - computer literate in email, Word & PowerPoint Personal Qualities Essential Evidence to support personal initiatives in supporting service delivery Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout concurrent activities Motivated Flexible and adaptable Diplomatic and sensitive to others need To follow the Trusts values of EXCEL and COMPACT Other Essential Able to commit to flexible working and weekend working Desirable Driving license and access to motor vehicle for work purposes Person Specification Qualification and Professional Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including recent attendance at relevant post-graduate courses Desirable BAOT Involvement /membership in Special Interest Group Experience and Knowledge Essential Minimum 18 months to 2 years post-graduate experience Previous experience in specialist clinical area Band 5 rotational experience Involvement in audit Supervisory experience Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff Desirable Previous Acute NHS experience Skills and Abilities Essential Understanding of clinical governance Importance in application of clinical governance in clinical area Highly developed physical skills including dexterity, coordination & sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information Able to prioritise and organise own workload Able to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action Able to work as part of an multi-disciplinary team IT skills - computer literate in email, Word & PowerPoint Personal Qualities Essential Evidence to support personal initiatives in supporting service delivery Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout concurrent activities Motivated Flexible and adaptable Diplomatic and sensitive to others need To follow the Trusts values of EXCEL and COMPACT Other Essential Able to commit to flexible working and weekend working Desirable Driving license and access to motor vehicle for work purposes 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. 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. 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. 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). Employer details Employer name George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Address George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)