Are you an experienced Hand Therapist with a passion for advancing the rehabilitation of patients with hand trauma? Are you looking to apply clinical skills and experience in a dynamic team of therapists working in a multidisciplinary Trauma service? If this sounds like you then please apply for our Advanced Therapist position.
Main duties of the job As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job description Job responsibilities This is an exciting new opportunity to join the Plastic Surgery Rehabilitation Hand Therapy service based at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern services). We are advertising for a Band 7 Advanced Therapist (up to 37.5 hours) to work in the Hand Therapy department on the main Royal Devon & Exeter hospital site (Wonford).
The post holder will carry a clinical caseload of complex patients within hand trauma providing highly specialist assessment and intervention and will take a lead in multi-disciplinary activities. The post-holder will run therapy-led hand clinics on behalf of the Exeter hand trauma unit, providing initial assessment and diagnosis, requesting and interpreting investigations, providing therapeutic procedures autonomously, and arranging follow up for patients in a timely manner.
The post holder will work as a highly specialist practitioner in the rehabilitation of patients with hand conditions, providing interventions including splinting. The role will also support Hand Therapy colleagues with the management of planned surgery and other hand conditions.
The post-holder will provide leadership, supervision and teaching of junior and undergraduate staff working in the hand therapy department, overseeing the care of patients where appropriate. They will be responsible for the therapy provision in terms of performance, outcomes and service delivery and lead the development of the hand trauma rehabilitation pathway alongside the Clinical Lead Hand Therapist. They will also work closely with the hand surgeons and hand trauma ACPs.
Working days are to be confirmed dependent on clinic plans and the post may be required to work across 7 days including weekends.
Working Pattern:
Monday - Friday with weekend working at a frequency of one weekend day every four weeks.
Interview Date:
To be confirmed
For further information please contact:
Suzannah Blake, Clinical Lead Therapist on suzannah.blake@nhs.net / 01392 402429
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.
Benefits 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.
If you're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
You will also have access to other benefits including: NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification General Requirements Essential See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Desirable See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Employer details Employer name Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Barrack Road Exeter Devon EX2 5DW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job description Job responsibilities This is an exciting new opportunity to join the Plastic Surgery Rehabilitation Hand Therapy service based at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern services). We are advertising for a Band 7 Advanced Therapist (up to 37.5 hours) to work in the Hand Therapy department on the main Royal Devon & Exeter hospital site (Wonford).
The post holder will carry a clinical caseload of complex patients within hand trauma providing highly specialist assessment and intervention and will take a lead in multi-disciplinary activities. The post-holder will run therapy-led hand clinics on behalf of the Exeter hand trauma unit, providing initial assessment and diagnosis, requesting and interpreting investigations, providing therapeutic procedures autonomously, and arranging follow up for patients in a timely manner.
The post holder will work as a highly specialist practitioner in the rehabilitation of patients with hand conditions, providing interventions including splinting. The role will also support Hand Therapy colleagues with the management of planned surgery and other hand conditions.
The post-holder will provide leadership, supervision and teaching of junior and undergraduate staff working in the hand therapy department, overseeing the care of patients where appropriate. They will be responsible for the therapy provision in terms of performance, outcomes and service delivery and lead the development of the hand trauma rehabilitation pathway alongside the Clinical Lead Hand Therapist. They will also work closely with the hand surgeons and hand trauma ACPs.
Working days are to be confirmed dependent on clinic plans and the post may be required to work across 7 days including weekends.
Working Pattern:
Monday - Friday with weekend working at a frequency of one weekend day every four weeks.
Interview Date:
To be confirmed
For further information please contact:
Suzannah Blake, Clinical Lead Therapist on suzannah.blake@nhs.net / 01392 402429
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.
Benefits 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.
If you're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
You will also have access to other benefits including: NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification General Requirements Essential See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Desirable See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Employer details Employer name Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Barrack Road Exeter Devon EX2 5DW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
