Specialist Hand Therapist

TipTopJob; London; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a dedicated Specialist Hand Therapist to join a leading independent private hospital in Central London. This role involves managing a complex caseload, utilizing advanced clinical reasoning to assess and treat a variety of hand conditions. The hospital prides itself on high-quality patient care and offers a supportive environment for professional development. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on patient outcomes, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. Join a team that values your expertise and dedication while enjoying generous benefits and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Ongoing development and training

27 days annual leave

Generous private healthcare cover

Contributory pension schemes

Competitive pay with progressive band structuring

Private healthcare cover of up to GBP20,000 per year

Discounts at local, national and online shops

Interest-free season ticket loans

Cycle to work loan scheme

Employee 'Service Excellence' recognition rewards

Qualifications

• Must hold a Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy degree and be registered with HCPC.
• Evidence of post-graduate professional development in hand therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of professional activities in line with hospital standards.
• Manage a complex and specialised caseload of patients.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning skills

Assessment of orthopaedic hand conditions

Hand therapy splinting

Post-operative wound care

Cognitive behavioural approach to rehabilitation

Education

Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy degree

Post-graduate professional development in hand therapy

Job description

A brilliant new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Specialist Hand Therapist to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals. Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff.

To be considered for this position you must hold a Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy degree and be registered with HCPC.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own professional activities in line with the standards of the Hospital.
2. Have overall accountability for the planning and management of own complex and specialised caseload of patients.
3. Highly competent in assessing a wide range of orthopaedic hand and plastic surgery conditions based on advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present.
4. Utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge to assess and diagnose patients and implement appropriate management plans as an autonomous practitioner.
5. Demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination and palpation skills for the assessment and treatment of patients.
6. Continuously assess, evaluate and modify treatment aims, objectives and desired outcomes in collaboration with the patient, any carers and multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

1. Evidence of post-graduate professional development in hand therapy specialism i.e. BAHT or similar.
2. Evidence of additional specialist knowledge acquired through relevant post-graduate training.
3. Experience of working with complex plastic and orthopaedic hand surgery.
4. Highly skilled in hand therapy splinting and post-operative wound care.
5. Experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of complex patients.
6. Awareness of cognitive behavioural approach to rehabilitation.

The successful Therapist will receive an excellent salary up to GBP48,424 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

1. Ongoing development and training.
2. 27 days annual leave.
3. Generous private healthcare cover.
4. Contributory pension schemes - including continuation of the NHS pension.
5. Competitive pay with progressive band structuring.
6. Private healthcare cover of up to GBP20,000 per year.
7. Ongoing training and development programmes.
8. Discounts at local, national and online shops.
9. Interest-free season ticket loans.
10. Cycle to work loan scheme.
11. Employee 'Service Excellence' recognition rewards.

Reference ID: 5957. For this fantastic job role, please call on # 638 # or send your CV.