An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for an experienced hand therapist to join the multidisciplinary burns, orthopaedics, and plastics team as a Clinical Specialist in Hand Therapy. The vacancy is open to both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
The post will include treating acute injuries and the rehabilitation of the upper limb, and you will also be delivering a specialist clinic for wrist fractures alongside the consultants.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated therapist to develop the role of clinical specialist in hand therapy alongside other clinical specialists within the team.
The post holder will continue to develop and deliver a high level of therapy through a team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to the Sheffield hand unit, working closely with the Consultants and other members of the MDT.
Main duties of the job
* Accountable for the delivery of high-quality therapy care within the defined clinical area and working with and supporting specialties within the team.
* Provide clinical and professional leadership to Therapy colleagues in the specialty area.
* Responsible for providing expert clinical practice with advanced clinical reasoning, training, and support to staff.
* Lead evaluation and development of clinical practice within the specialism ensuring compliance with National and local guidelines and frameworks.
* Responsible for clinical standards and evidence-based practice through audit, clinical effectiveness, and research activity.
* Assist and support Clinical Service Managers and Lead Therapists in the service improvement and modernization of services.
About us
You will be working for an organization that values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to the professional development of its staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
MSK Therapy provides integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to the MSK Care Group at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The MSK Care group is made up of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Pain Management, Metabolic Bone, Hand Centre, MSK Therapy, and Podiatric Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc in Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registration
* Postgraduate Masters level module in relevant subject to this post or equivalent knowledge and skills accumulated through formal training and experiential learning
Desirable
* Master's degree in relevant Specialty
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience as a qualified therapist
* Significant experience at Specialist level in relevant specialty
* Clinical Educator
* Participation in Clinical Audit & Practice Development
* Supervision and line management of Therapy staff including appraisal
* Professional Presentations
* Experience in emergency respiratory on call including weekend work (PT only)
Desirable
* Member of Special Interest Group
* Governance
* Teaching
Further Training
Essential
* Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
* Advanced clinical knowledge and skill in specialty
* Knowledge of evidence-base for specialty
* Good basic knowledge of therapy practice for medicine, orthopaedics, neurology
Desirable
* NVQ Assessor
* Clinical Governance
* Risk Assessment
* Research, Clinical Audit or Practice
* Leadership
* Teaching
Special Skills/ Aptitudes
Essential
* Excellent team working skills and the ability to work collaboratively
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, team working and leadership skills
* Excellent organisational skills, ability to act on own initiative, to prioritise work and manage multiple tasks for self and others
* Ability to analyse complex problems, formulate solutions and implement sustainable change
* Confident in working with a wide range of senior professionals
* Able to maintain confidentiality
* IT literate
* Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
* Confident & assertive
* Proactive approach to service delivery
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield
S5 7AU
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