Job summary
- Main area
- NMSK
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Friday working compulsory)
- Job ref
- 339-NMSK2785-KLE
- Employer
- North Bristol NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southmead Hospital
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist Brachial Plexus/PNI
NHS AfC: Band 7
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Job overview
The South West Plexus Team (SWePT) is a new UK regional specialist centre for the treatment of brachial plexus injuries and complex peripheral nerve injuries. Some patients are seen and treated as emergencies as a result of acute trauma, and others are referred because of chronic problems (e.g. Nerve compressions including TOS) sometimes these can be associated with previous injury. The unit also deals with nerve tumours in the upper and lower limbs. The SWePT team comprises of an interdisciplinary team of Surgeons, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and a CNS. Our vision is to work together to provide evidence based, collaborative and compassionate care within a supportive team environment.
Main duties of the job
The Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist working in SWePT will be expected to deliver an enhanced level of practice and clinical leadership within the patients' pathway. They will work with the wider MDT to help to deliver care at a regional level (guiding local services). In addition, they will be expected to actively participate in and lead team service evaluations audits and have many opportunities for research.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist in Brachial Plexus Injury will be expected to deliver an enhanced level of practice and clinical leadership within the patient's pathway.
- The post holder oversees the day-to-day running of the SWePT team within the Multidisciplinary (MDT) Brachial Plexus outpatient clinics and is line managed by the Consultant Physiotherapist in Brachial Plexus Injury.
- They undertake the role of a clinical leader to plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Occupational and Hand Therapy service into these areas.
- They will support the MDT in the delivery of the services including management of referrals, participation in multi-disciplinary team clinics, and making onwards referrals when required.
- Work as an autonomous, highly skilled clinician, to provide a specialised service of Occupational Therapy/Hand Therapy including assessment, treatment, advice, counselling and education for patients, carers/families and staff within the Brachial Plexus Injury, Thoracic Outlet and Peripheral Nerve Injury outpatient clinics.
- As the Occupational Therapy/Hand Therapy Lead within the MDT, provide specialist advice to other professionals on holistic management strategies and work closely with the Consultants and MDT to formulate appropriate management plans for patients
- Provide appropriate training and education to other Health care professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, hand therapists and students. To be an expert resource within the SWePT service for this specialist patient group.
- To work with and deputise for the Consultant Physiotherapist as appropriate.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Evidence of post graduate training & education in neuro-musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neuro-disability, upper limb disorders, hand therapy or peripheral nerve injury (including hand therapy or thoracic outlet syndrome).
Desirable criteria
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and/or relevant Clinical Interest Groups (e.g. British Association of Hand Therapists).
- Completed or working towards MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at a senior level in the management of neuro-musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neuro-disability, upper limb disorders, hand therapy or peripheral nerve injury.
- Experience of working with traumatic injuries.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in delivering service change and improvement initiatives
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Counselling and advocacy skills to support staff, patients and carers.
Desirable criteria
- Leadership experience
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Experience of audit/service evaluation/research.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hazel Brown
- Job title
- Consultant Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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