We are looking for a forward-thinking, passionate physiotherapist with proven experience within Hand therapy services to join our hand therapy team here at Salford Care Organisation. The role will contribute to dressings clinic, hand clinic, and some ward work. Ideally, the candidate will have neurological or spasticity experience and have strong MDT working skills. You would be supported by a fellow band 7 Physiotherapist and an Occupational Therapy 8a team lead and be part of a team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists from band 3 to band 6 level.
Main duties of the job To take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of Hand therapy patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentations. To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To lead assessment, liaison, and decision-making processes on behalf of the MDT for patients referred to the service. To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience including spasticity management. To help coordinate and evaluate the Physiotherapy Service in Hand therapy on a day-to-day basis, and to cover for any other area with this specific caseload as necessary. To be competent in treating and supporting a wide variety of hand therapy patients through their journey following their hand surgery from the ward, dressing clinic, and through to discharge from the service.
About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (PAT). Our dedicated team of around 20,000 staff - our NCA Family - provide a range of community and hospital services to over one million people across Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford, as well as providing more specialist care services to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk .
Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSC Physiotherapy Degree HCPC registered Significant evidence of post-registration development in Hand Therapy related services
Desirable Post Graduate study in Hand Therapy related topics Evidence of involvement in Hand Therapy related research
Knowledge Essential Strong evidence of advanced assessment and treatment of Hand Therapy related conditions in a clinical setting. Evidence of strong MDT working in a clinical setting. Evidence of continued Hand therapy/spasticity management relevant CPD. Strong evidence of supervision/competent clinical educator in clinical settings. Evidence of quality improvement work or Service development in clinical practice. Evidence of advanced splinting ability. Evidence of treating and managing spasticity. Strong evidence of wound management and dressings.
Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Care Organisation Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD
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Main duties of the job To take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of Hand therapy patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentations. To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To lead assessment, liaison, and decision-making processes on behalf of the MDT for patients referred to the service. To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience including spasticity management. To help coordinate and evaluate the Physiotherapy Service in Hand therapy on a day-to-day basis, and to cover for any other area with this specific caseload as necessary. To be competent in treating and supporting a wide variety of hand therapy patients through their journey following their hand surgery from the ward, dressing clinic, and through to discharge from the service.
About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (PAT). Our dedicated team of around 20,000 staff - our NCA Family - provide a range of community and hospital services to over one million people across Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford, as well as providing more specialist care services to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk .
Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSC Physiotherapy Degree HCPC registered Significant evidence of post-registration development in Hand Therapy related services
Desirable Post Graduate study in Hand Therapy related topics Evidence of involvement in Hand Therapy related research
Knowledge Essential Strong evidence of advanced assessment and treatment of Hand Therapy related conditions in a clinical setting. Evidence of strong MDT working in a clinical setting. Evidence of continued Hand therapy/spasticity management relevant CPD. Strong evidence of supervision/competent clinical educator in clinical settings. Evidence of quality improvement work or Service development in clinical practice. Evidence of advanced splinting ability. Evidence of treating and managing spasticity. Strong evidence of wound management and dressings.
Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Care Organisation Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
236-SCO-P546-24
#J-18808-Ljbffr
