Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

NHS; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist for a permanent, full-time role in Hand Therapy. This position offers the opportunity to develop skills in a vibrant clinical setting with a supportive team. Comprehensive training and career development are key aspects of this role, featuring a flexible working environment and attractive benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site nursery

Flexible working hours

Extensive CPD opportunities

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• 18 months to 2 years post-graduate experience needed.
• Evidence of CPD in a portfolio requested.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality therapy within Hand Therapy and Rheumatology services.
• Supervise junior staff and assess students' performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical governance

Manual treatment skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

37.5 hours per week (Part Time will be considered)

Permanent

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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**A job description and person specification for a Band 6 Physiotherapist is available on request**

George Eliot has an excellent people development service with extensive CPD opportunities both Trust led and provided by external providers, with participation supported and encouraged by the Therapy Leadership Team.

Main duties of the job

Are you an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist looking to expand your skills and take on a new challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity within our outpatient therapy service to work in the specialist area of Hand Therapy and Rheumatology.

No extensive Hand Therapy experience? No problem!

We welcome applications from motivated therapists with limited experience in Hand Therapy who are eager to learn and develop in this rewarding field. Comprehensive in-service training is provided, including monthly supervision with a senior therapist and regular team training sessions to support your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality therapy within Hand Therapy and Rheumatology outpatient services.
• Supervise junior staff and students from local universities, with full training provided to support your supervisory role.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and a Senior Therapy Assistant.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and grow your expertise in Hand Therapy, we'd love to hear from you! Join our supportive team and develop your skills in a vibrant and rewarding clinical setting.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

• Specialised, experienced practitioner employed to assess and treat a caseload of patients who require Hand Therapy, rehabilitation and splinting, including Plastic Surgery, Rheumatology, Trauma and Orthopaedics and GP patients.
• To participate in the planning, co-ordinating and delivery of the Hand Therapy Service.
• To supervise, educate and assess the performance of more junior/rotational staff within the speciality.
• To be a Practice Educator, supervising and assessing Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy students on placement.
• The post holder will participate in quality and audit activity and management of clinical role.
• Deputising for the Team Lead, when required.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualification and Professional

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with HCPC
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including recent attendance at relevant post-graduate courses
• BAOT
• Involvement /membership in Special Interest Group

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 18 months to 2 years post-graduate experience
• Previous experience in specialist clinical area
• Band 5 rotational experience
• Supervisory experience
• Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff
• Previous Acute NHS experience

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of clinical governance
• Importance in application of clinical governance in clinical area
• Highly developed physical skills including dexterity, coordination & sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information
• Able to prioritise and organise own workload
• Able to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action
• Able to work as part of an multi-disciplinary team
• IT skills - computer literate in email, Word & PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

• Evidence to support personal initiatives in supporting service delivery
• Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout concurrent activities
• Motivated
• Flexible and adaptable
• Diplomatic and sensitive to others need
• To follow the Trusts values of EXCEL and COMPACT

Other

• Able to commit to flexible working and weekend working
• Driving license and access to motor vehicle for work purposes

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.