Hand Therapist

Surrey And Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust; Redhill; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in East Surrey Hospital is seeking a Band 7 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join a cohesive hand therapy team working with two specialist hand surgeons, extended scope hand therapists, a band 7 hand therapist and rehabilitation technician.

We deliver specialist therapy to patients with musculoskeletal injuries and acquired conditions and develop rehabilitation programmes in one-to-one and group settings, including via digital and virtual

Qualifications

• Evidence of registration with UK professional body for physiotherapy or occupational therapy.
• Band 7 experience or equivalent leadership capability preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive hand therapy to maximise patients’ independence and quality of life.
• Develop rehabilitation programmes for hand injuries in 1:1 and group settings, including via digital/virtual tools.

Skills

Good communication

Clinical reasoning

Teamwork

Education

UK professional registration

Job description

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a band 7 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join a cohesive hand therapy team working with two specialist hand surgeons, extended scope hand therapists, band 7 hand therapist and rehabilitation technician at East Surrey Hospital.
We deliver specialist therapy to patients with musculoskeletal injuries and acquired conditions. We have the privilege of working closely with patients during their treatment planning and recovery.
As part of the multi-disciplinary specialist team, you will treat patients with a range of injuries and conditions affecting the hand, developing rehabilitation programmes in both one-to-one and group environments and where appropriate via digital and virtual technology. The post holder will be expected to provide intensive therapy to maximise patients' quality of life, independence in activities of daily living and have a flexible approach to working within the changing landscape of healthcare delivery.
The post is full time, flexible working patterns and job sharing would be considered.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport.
We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.

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: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
General Manager
Amy Dorling
[e-mail]
01737768511