Senior Hand Therapist OT/PT

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in London is seeking a dynamic physiotherapist or occupational therapist for a Hand therapy role. Ideal candidates will have significant NHS experience and the ability to work in a team environment. This position offers the chance to deliver patient care at high standards, contributing to a well-respected and innovative department. Join us to make a real impact in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months post-registration experience as an OT / PT.
• At least 12 months of which have been in an acute hospital setting.
• 6 months experience of working in a hand therapy service.

Responsibilities

• Join a strong team of Hand therapy clinicians.
• Deliver and evaluate the Hand therapy service.
• Implement, facilitate, and develop Hand therapy best practices.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic static splinting skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Degree or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified physiotherapist or occupational therapist to join the Hand therapy team at UCLH. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated team player to join one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. Our Hand therapy team receives referrals mainly from Orthopaedics and Rheumatology and works closely with Fracture clinic and the MDT. We are a thriving department in the centre of London that boasts fantastic educational opportunities. We have good links with our medical and surgical colleagues, community facilities and run a variety of well-established rehabilitation classes. This is a great opportunity to work and develop as an individual and as part of a team, gaining clinical and operational experience in a tertiary care setting.

Main duties of the job

If successful, you will join a strong team of experienced and supportive Hand therapy clinicians ranging from Advance Practitioner to support staff. You will carry a caseload of mainly Orthopaedic and Rheumatology patients. You will be helping our team to deliver, co-ordinate and evaluate the Hand therapy service and take responsibility, along with the clinical lead, for the operational management of the team.

You will work to the highest standards to facilitate evidence informed patient care, playing a key role in implementing, facilitating and developing Hand therapy best practice in line with local and national guidelines. You will have significant Hand therapy experience within the NHS including Orthopaedics and Rheumatology (please see Person Specification for further information). Ideally candidates should have a range of clinical reasoning and rehabilitative skills appropriate to their caseload including splinting.

You should demonstrate evidence of ongoing CPD, knowledge of current legislation, good interpersonal skills and an ability to work flexibly. As a skilled clinician you will be able to prove your ability to assist in the education, training and supervision of less experienced physiotherapy staff as well as other allied health and medical colleagues.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 18 months post-registration experience as an OT / PT, at least 12 months of which have been in an acute hospital setting
• 6 months experience of working in a hand therapy service
• Experience of working with a broad spectrum of physical conditions
• Experience of working as a member of a MDT

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in an out patient setting
• Experience of working as a band 6 therapist
• Experience of the supervision process including the use of PDR

Communication

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Professionally fluent in written & oral English

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

• Takes responsibility for own personal development and maintains own CPD

Specific Requirements - Assessment & treatment planning

Essential criteria

• Basic static splinting skills
• Use of functional assessments and activity analysis
• Evidence of the ability to assess & treat Hand Therapy Rheumatology and Orthopaedic conditions

Values and Equality

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improvement, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

Applications and Legal

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 720.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)