Advanced Hand Therapist & Orthotics Specialist

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The post holder will be part of the North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Therapy Service providing high quality care to patients with hand and wrist conditions, that have been assessed by the Advanced Assessment MSK team or who require rehabilitation following hand and wrist trauma or surgery.

The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop effective treatment plans, prescribe and manufacture orthotics where appropriate, and provide expert therapy support in consultant clinics and

Qualifications

• Experience prescribing and manufacturing orthotics.
• Knowledge of assistive equipment and support services.
• Ability to document treatment plans and patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective communication and good working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team, families and carers.
• Plan and organise efficiently regarding patients' management and use of time.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care and support staff accordingly.
• Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients in the wrist/hand rehab specialty and formulate bespoke management plans.
• Take a lead role in advanced assessment and treatment of complex patient presentations, including orthoses manufacturing where relevant.

Skills

Orthotics prescription

Orthotics manufacture

Assistive equipment knowledge

Advanced clinical reasoning

Job description

The post holder will be part of the North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Therapy Service providing high quality care to patients with hand and wrist conditions, that have been assessed by the Advanced Assessment MSK team or who require rehabilitation following hand and wrist trauma or surgery.

The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop effective treatment plans, prescribe and manufacture orthotics where appropriate, and provide expert therapy support in consultant clinics and