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Job overview

The Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy MSK Outpatients department are seeking a Band Six Hand Therapist, of either Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy background, to join their excellent team of therapists.

You would join a well-established and highly skilled team of Hand Therapists who work across three satellite clinics with an excellent Technical Instructor and Administrative support. It is essential to have previous Hand Therapy experience in a specialised setting and have adequate splinting skills.

A good level of  anatomy and physiology of the upper limb are an essential pre-requisite for this post along with knowledge of evidence based practice within the specialism of hand therapy.

The service sits within the dynamic and evolving Therapy Group which brings all Therapy services together to work in collaboration to ensure strong governance and leadership. Within the Group there are opportunities for multi-professional learning and service development.

Hour per week:         37.5 hours per week ( part time will be considered)

 Shift pattern:             5 days per week Mon - Fri 

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is an acute hospital in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, run by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust  provides medical and surgical services for over 350,000 people in southern Bedfordshire, the north of Hertfordshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

 

 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide advanced comprehensive assessment and treatment for a range of acute and long term hand / upper limb conditions for both children and adults.

The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes and where required to do so in partnership with Consultants, GP’s and other therapists.

The post holder will use a wide range of advanced treatment skills including the fabrication of an array of custom made splints and appropriately prescribe and fit off the shelf splints as required for the clinical condition.

We are a dynamic team actively involved in multidisciplinary clinics within Rheumatology, Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic Departments.

We offer patients face to face appointments and are a paper light service using SystmOne record keeping and electronic exercise prescription.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and a natural enthusiasm to deliver high quality, patient centred care.

The post holder will be required to maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date problem orientated records.

 

 

 

 

 

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. 

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. 

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. 

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.