Specialist Therapist - Hand Therapy

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

27 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Flexible working schemes

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern Services) seeks a dynamic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to specialise in hand therapy. This part-time role (17 hours per week) provides specialist assessment, treatment and splinting, with opportunities to contribute to service development at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital site (Wonford).

The post holder will join the Hand Therapy team to deliver care across clinics and wards, with a flexible approach to rota working.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist (relevant registration)
• Specialist hand therapy experience desirable
• Flexible team player with good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist hand therapy assessment and treatment
• Carry out splinting and rehabilitation plans
• Collaborate with Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology teams and contribute to service development

Skills

Hand Therapy

Splinting

Clinical Assessment

Job description

Are you a dynamic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a passion for hand therapy? Do you enjoy providing specialist assessment, treatment and splinting whilst contributing to service development activities?, For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role This is an exciting part-time opportunity (17 hours per week) to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern Services) as part of our outpatient rehabilitation service working on the main Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital site (Wonford). The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation trust (RDUH - Eastern services) is a welcoming Trust, focussed on valuing a person's differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare. It is set in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK with easy access to the coast and the Dartmoor national park. The post holder will be a member of the Hand Therapy team and will be responsible for providing specialised assessment and treatment of hand patients referred by Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, nursing teams, the Emergency Department , GPs and other therapists. The nature of the workload will require the post-holder to be flexible regarding working across professional boundaries (with Occupational therapists/Physiotherapists as a Hand Therapist) Caseload will be variable, but will mostly consist of elective, trauma and conservative hand patients (adult and paediatric) but will also include cancers, congenital deformities, rheumatological and pathological conditions. Patients will be treated in a range of settings including clinics (Consultant and nursing), the rehabilitation departments (outpatients) and wards (in-patients). The role will involve providing comprehensive assessment and appropriate interventions, including splinting and rehabilitation, as well as advice and clear communication skills for managing complex situations is essential. There will be a requirement to work some weekends on a rota basis (approximate frequency 1 weekend day per month). Working Pattern: Monday and Wednesday 08:00-17:00 (occasional flexibility on working days is encouraged in line with service needs).

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust., Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there. Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.