Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria
Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply: UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship. Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 Hand OT to join the orthopaedic hand therapy team at WUTH. You will be enthusiastic, inspiring, and innovative. You will become a key member of the long-established and successful hand therapy service at WUTH, managing a complex caseload of trauma, rheumatology, MSK, and orthopaedic patients. You will be part of a warm, friendly, and supportive hand therapy team of hand OTs and physiotherapists. You will primarily work in Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge hospitals in the physiotherapy outpatient department, orthopaedic listing clinics, and fracture clinics. You will liaise with other members of our multi-disciplinary team, including surgeons, nurses, orthotists, and administrative staff. You will share responsibility for the running of the occupational therapy team with the other part-time Band 7 Hand OT, whilst liaising with the Clinical Specialist of the team. You will be expected to participate in team in-service training, supervise junior staff and students, and attend regular meetings, including MDT liaison and journal clubs. Main Duties of the Job
To communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and other agencies to co-ordinate care and to ensure effective and appropriate planning and delivery of treatment. To collect, analyse and deliver a range of more complex clinical information to staff groups, agencies, lay people etc for educational purposes, or service development. To be a resource to support staff with complex patients requiring a high level of decision making. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work including patient treatment, equipment use, resources and documentation. To provide specialist comprehensive assessment of patients, with complex presentations, requiring a range of specialist skills, including highly developed physical skills, analytical skills and cognitive analysis skills. To provide education and advice to own profession staff, other staff groups, agencies, patient groups, relatives and carers and the general public. To organise and undertake audit, patient surveys or research in order to analyse effectiveness of service, identify patient need and to plan for improving and developing services. To provide a good example of leadership, through effective team working, flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment to own speciality. Working for Our Organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For further information on the role, key responsibilities and duties please see the attached Job description for the Clinical lead Post. Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential Criteria
Graduate Diploma or BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC in Occupational Therapy, Dietetics or Speech & Language HPCP Registration At least 4 years post grad experience (including Experience as band 5 AHP to consolidate basic post-graduate skills & to develop more specialist skills followed by appropriate experience in a relevant area of work at band 6 (or equivalent) level Demonstrate a high degree of expertise and competency in a wide range of skills which involves assessment and treatment underpinned by sound theoretical knowledge. Experience of highly complex caseload management. Experience of advising and guiding others within profession and other members of the MDT Ability to work as an autonomous clinician, managing own case load, including complex patients, and time, using clinical reasoning and analytical skill to perform appropriate assessment, identify problems and appropriate treatment plan To have the analytical ability to be able to review treatment / services, with evidence of taking part in audit Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member Ability to identify learning needs and develop the skills of staff and students in speciality. This includes mentorship, appraisal, supervision and training Desirable Criteria
Member of Charted Society of Physiotherapy, British Dietetic Association, Royal College of Occupational Therapy, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists or similar Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio Evidence of significant and relevant post registration training and relevant evidence in CPD portfolio in order to prove development of specialist clinical skills and development of highly developed specialist knowledge. Profession specific training in specialist area, recognised as equating to masters level, e.g MACP, Sensory Integration training, Bobath, PENG clinical update etc Knowledge and Skills
Essential Criteria
Basic computer skills Well developed theoretical knowledge under pinning physiotherapy practice Good written and oral communication skills Good analytical, problem solving and clinical reasoning skills Desirable Criteria
Knowledge and experience in hospital computer system Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patient. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem solving skills and clinical reasoning Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice Personal Attributes
Essential Criteria
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and needs of the service Ability to show initiative Good organisational skills Desirable Criteria
Ability to organise own workload and administrational procedures You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application. Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR). The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay. Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post. If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service. The Department of Health and Social Care has released a new publication to support overseas candidates looking to work in health and care in the UK. The new guidance provides information on the recruitment process that candidates should expect when applying for work in the UK. Please follow the below link: New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts policies and practice guidance. 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
Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 208.4KB) OH Risk ID Form (PDF, 143.9KB) Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 734.3KB) Vision Values Behaviours (PDF, 515.6KB) WUTH GDPR Privacy Notice for applicants DBS - May 2022 (PDF, 290.4KB)
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Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply: UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship. Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 Hand OT to join the orthopaedic hand therapy team at WUTH. You will be enthusiastic, inspiring, and innovative. You will become a key member of the long-established and successful hand therapy service at WUTH, managing a complex caseload of trauma, rheumatology, MSK, and orthopaedic patients. You will be part of a warm, friendly, and supportive hand therapy team of hand OTs and physiotherapists. You will primarily work in Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge hospitals in the physiotherapy outpatient department, orthopaedic listing clinics, and fracture clinics. You will liaise with other members of our multi-disciplinary team, including surgeons, nurses, orthotists, and administrative staff. You will share responsibility for the running of the occupational therapy team with the other part-time Band 7 Hand OT, whilst liaising with the Clinical Specialist of the team. You will be expected to participate in team in-service training, supervise junior staff and students, and attend regular meetings, including MDT liaison and journal clubs. Main Duties of the Job
To communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and other agencies to co-ordinate care and to ensure effective and appropriate planning and delivery of treatment. To collect, analyse and deliver a range of more complex clinical information to staff groups, agencies, lay people etc for educational purposes, or service development. To be a resource to support staff with complex patients requiring a high level of decision making. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work including patient treatment, equipment use, resources and documentation. To provide specialist comprehensive assessment of patients, with complex presentations, requiring a range of specialist skills, including highly developed physical skills, analytical skills and cognitive analysis skills. To provide education and advice to own profession staff, other staff groups, agencies, patient groups, relatives and carers and the general public. To organise and undertake audit, patient surveys or research in order to analyse effectiveness of service, identify patient need and to plan for improving and developing services. To provide a good example of leadership, through effective team working, flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment to own speciality. Working for Our Organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For further information on the role, key responsibilities and duties please see the attached Job description for the Clinical lead Post. Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential Criteria
Graduate Diploma or BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC in Occupational Therapy, Dietetics or Speech & Language HPCP Registration At least 4 years post grad experience (including Experience as band 5 AHP to consolidate basic post-graduate skills & to develop more specialist skills followed by appropriate experience in a relevant area of work at band 6 (or equivalent) level Demonstrate a high degree of expertise and competency in a wide range of skills which involves assessment and treatment underpinned by sound theoretical knowledge. Experience of highly complex caseload management. Experience of advising and guiding others within profession and other members of the MDT Ability to work as an autonomous clinician, managing own case load, including complex patients, and time, using clinical reasoning and analytical skill to perform appropriate assessment, identify problems and appropriate treatment plan To have the analytical ability to be able to review treatment / services, with evidence of taking part in audit Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member Ability to identify learning needs and develop the skills of staff and students in speciality. This includes mentorship, appraisal, supervision and training Desirable Criteria
Member of Charted Society of Physiotherapy, British Dietetic Association, Royal College of Occupational Therapy, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists or similar Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio Evidence of significant and relevant post registration training and relevant evidence in CPD portfolio in order to prove development of specialist clinical skills and development of highly developed specialist knowledge. Profession specific training in specialist area, recognised as equating to masters level, e.g MACP, Sensory Integration training, Bobath, PENG clinical update etc Knowledge and Skills
Essential Criteria
Basic computer skills Well developed theoretical knowledge under pinning physiotherapy practice Good written and oral communication skills Good analytical, problem solving and clinical reasoning skills Desirable Criteria
Knowledge and experience in hospital computer system Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patient. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem solving skills and clinical reasoning Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice Personal Attributes
Essential Criteria
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and needs of the service Ability to show initiative Good organisational skills Desirable Criteria
Ability to organise own workload and administrational procedures You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application. Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR). The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay. Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post. If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service. The Department of Health and Social Care has released a new publication to support overseas candidates looking to work in health and care in the UK. The new guidance provides information on the recruitment process that candidates should expect when applying for work in the UK. Please follow the below link: New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts policies and practice guidance. 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
Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 208.4KB) OH Risk ID Form (PDF, 143.9KB) Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 734.3KB) Vision Values Behaviours (PDF, 515.6KB) WUTH GDPR Privacy Notice for applicants DBS - May 2022 (PDF, 290.4KB)
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