Job summary The post is for 12 month fixed term maternity cover. The post holder will under supervision and appropriate support, see patients to provide education and implement treatment, working within established guidelines for the defined patient group within Hand Therapy. They will either implement activities following assessment by the qualified Hand Therapist, or commence independent intervention within a specific competency framework, once triaged as appropriate for a Technical Instructor. They will monitor the patient and liaise with the hand therapists for further guidance and advice as required. They will manage their own caseload of patients, assessing, treating and discharging patients within a defined group. Main duties of the job Responsibilities will also include for the running of Rheumatology groups with support from a qualified team member. The post holder is to assess patient understanding of assessment / treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Development will be supported through competency-based learning, in house training and frequent supervision and appraisal and there will also be opportunities to attend relevant external training courses. The post holder is expected to use their initiative and work without direct supervision following service procedures with advice available from peers or managers. About us NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 270-TF804-ACS Job locations Northamptonshire (site TBC) Northamptonshire (site TBC) NN15 7PW Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Person Specification Behaviours and Values Essential oFlexible and reliable team worker oUndertake self-study, make use of learning opportunities and peer supervision Knowledge and Experience Essential oKnowledge of clinical governance and CQC and its implication for services including quality and audit Desirable oEvidence of CPD and recent, relevant, training courses oNHS experience oGood knowledge of Rheumatology oGood knowledge of Anatomy oSplinting Skills Skills and Abilities Essential oAbility to travel between sites with current driving license and access to own suitable transport including insurance for business purposes oInitiative and problem solving skills oExperience of engaging and communicating effectively with patients, colleagues and MDT oGood written and verbal communication skills for providing and receiving complex information and ability to liaise effectively with other professionals and patients oComputer literate on Office 365 oIntegrate theory and practice and challenge current practice constructively (Use of models). Desirable oTo manage clinical risk within own caseload including knowing own limitations and when to seek further support Person Specification Behaviours and Values Essential oFlexible and reliable team worker oUndertake self-study, make use of learning opportunities and peer supervision Knowledge and Experience Essential oKnowledge of clinical governance and CQC and its implication for services including quality and audit Desirable oEvidence of CPD and recent, relevant, training courses oNHS experience oGood knowledge of Rheumatology oGood knowledge of Anatomy oSplinting Skills Skills and Abilities Essential oAbility to travel between sites with current driving license and access to own suitable transport including insurance for business purposes oInitiative and problem solving skills oExperience of engaging and communicating effectively with patients, colleagues and MDT oGood written and verbal communication skills for providing and receiving complex information and ability to liaise effectively with other professionals and patients oComputer literate on Office 365 oIntegrate theory and practice and challenge current practice constructively (Use of models). Desirable oTo manage clinical risk within own caseload including knowing own limitations and when to seek further support 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. Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Northamptonshire (site TBC) Northamptonshire (site TBC) NN15 7PW Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)