Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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 presentation. 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. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSC Physiotherapy Degree HCPC registered Significant evidence of post-registration development in Hand Therapy related services Post Graduate study in Hand Therapy related topics Evidence of involvement in Hand Therapy related research Knowledge
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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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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 presentation. 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. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSC Physiotherapy Degree HCPC registered Significant evidence of post-registration development in Hand Therapy related services Post Graduate study in Hand Therapy related topics Evidence of involvement in Hand Therapy related research Knowledge
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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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