Hand Therapy - Occupational Therapist Or Physiotherapist

Job Title:Hand Therapy - Occupational Therapist OR Physiotherapist

Grade: Band 6

Trust: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Location: Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Ln, Stevenage SG1 4AB

Ward/Dept: Hand Therapy, Level 11B

Hours: Full time - Up to 37.5 hours per week (parttime considered)

Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm

Pay Rates - Day: £21.80

The Role

We have a vacancy in our team for a qualified and experienced Hand Therapist. To provide specialised assessment and treatment for Hand Therapy patients with complex needs and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives, and other non- professionals.

The Trust/Ward/Department

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, here at HCT our success is based on the quality of the services we provide, whether that's on the frontline or in a support role. Everyone in our team plays a vital role in making sure patients receive the care they deserve, as well as maintaining our reputation as NHS trust passionate about the community it serves. We offer a huge range of opportunities for clinical and support staff, for example -

• Voted one of the top 100 NHS trusts to work for in the country.
• A friendly team
• Passionate about patient care
• A culture supporting and empowering our staff.
• A massive portfolio of development opportunities
• A place where your views matter
• Automatic membership of the Trust

The Responsibilities

If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:

• To perform advanced occupational/physiotherapy therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations, complex physical and psychological conditions; to develop and implement an individualised treatment programme which will contribute to rehabilitation and self management.
• To be responsible for own caseload and a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. Supervision occurs at regular one to one session with the line manager, formal training, clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences and reflective practise. Access to a senior Occupational/Physio Therapist for advice and support is always available.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To be responsible for supervision, education and assessment of basic grade Occupational Therapists and support staff.
• To supervise, educate and assess occupational therapy students; this is to graduate level and involves close working with universities to ensure practise and teaching meet the standards set by the degree level qualification.
• To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to develop and enhance personal and team clinical practise. To assist in the implementation of specific changes to practise and contribute to the development of service protocols.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

To have degree level or equivalent in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy and be registered with Health and Care professions council (HCPC).

NHS experience

Hand therapy experience required.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

Who are NHS Professionals?

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a 'Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

Why NHS Professionals?

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -

• Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
• Dedicated consultants
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and free training
• Build holiday allowance
• Stakeholder pension scheme