Senior Hand Therapist
Therapy Department
Band 6 - £37,338 - £44,962
Hours: Full Time - 37.5/week
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a hand therapist, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, to our highly regarded Hand Therapy Unit, which is a busy, friendly department treating all types of hand / wrist problems. We work closely with our Orthopaedic and Hand surgeons, Rheumatologists, Emergency Department and with our local GPs.
We are looking for a candidate with proven hand therapy skills which should include a good understanding of thermoplastic splinting and wound management. The candidate should ideally have achieved a minimum of BAHT Level 1.
You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions using evidence based/best practice.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated, flexible and an innovative therapist. Good communication, time management and organisational skills are essential and you should be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
We will provide induction, supervision and support tailored to individual need as required by this post. The department has a positive approach to continuing professional development.
For further information, please contact Claire Turton, Hand Therapy Lead via email at Claire.turton@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview Date: Week commencing 6th January 2025.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide advanced assessment and treatment of patients with hand and wrist problems.
2. To be responsible for own case load within a defined clinical area, or a particular patient type working without direct supervision but with support, as required.
3. To utilise the expertise of senior staff in order to develop skills and knowledge and consolidate learning.
4. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
5. To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and train and develop junior staff.
6. To undertake evidence based audit to further own and team's clinical practice. Make recommendations to Manager / Team Leader regarding changes to practice and/or service policies and protocols and may lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
7. To represent therapies as a visible, knowledgeable, confident, supportive and high performing professional group.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
2. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with complex presentation/multi-pathology using advanced investigative and analytical skills and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
3. To formulate, deliver and evaluate individual treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options.
4. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
5. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes when required.
6. To manage clinical risk within own patient case-load.
7. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
8. To comply with the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the relevant professional body.
9. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through continuing professional development (CPD).
10. To be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff, assistants and students on a daily basis.
11. To ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision, meet the required professional standards of physiotherapy practice.
12. To ensure compliance with organisational and departmental policies and procedures.
13. To deputise for senior therapists in their absence, taking responsibility for the operational management of the team.
14. To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
* Registered with UK Health Care Professions Council
* Evidence of post registration CPD
* Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge
Desirable
* Member of CSP/RCOT
* Membership of Specialist Interest group(s)
* BAHT Level 1 Course
* Fieldwork Education training
Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience in an NHS hospital setting
* Experience of working in Hand Therapy
* Experience of providing support and education to patients and carers
Desirable
* Experience in the fabrication and fitting of complex hand / wrist splints
* Experience of wound care and scar management
* Experience of supervision/mentoring to juniors / students
* Experience of audit and research
Skills
Essential
* Ability to build and develop effective working relationships and motivate staff
* Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
* IT skills (Microsoft word, email and internet)
* Ability to work under pressure and to organise and prioritise own workload accordingly
* Excellent personal organisation and proven time management skills
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Ability to cope with unpredictable and emergency situations
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Ability to interpret, analyse and respond effectively to complex information
* Ability to appreciate the sensitivity and complexity of patient cultures.
Desirable
* Experience of using electronic patient records
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Outpatient Physiotherapy (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
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