Specialist Hand Therapist
| Posting date: | 30 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2024 |
| Location: | London, NW8 9NH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0263-24-0212 |
Summary
Responsibilities To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own professional activities in line with the standards of the Hospital To have overall accountability for the planning and management of own complex and specialised caseload of patients To be highly competent in assessing a wide range of orthopaedic hand and plastic surgery conditions based on advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present To utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence based knowledge to assess and diagnose patients and implement appropriate management plans as an autonomous practitioner. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination and palpation skills for the assessment and treatment of patients. To continuously assess, evaluate and modify treatment aims, objectives and desired outcomes in collaboration with the patient, any carers and multidisciplinary team. To make recommendations to colleagues and members of the MDT, based on advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the ongoing management of patients To produce up to date, clear evidence based resources for patients. To ensure that patients have consented to Hand Therapy assessment and therapeutic interventions in line with hospital policy and professional codes of conduct. Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect the care provided and to meet professional and hospital standards as well as local and national guidelines. In collaboration with the Clinical Lead undertake monitoring and evaluation of work and current practice through the use of evidence based projects, audits and outcome measures. Person Specification BSc (hons) degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or diploma or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Evidence of post graduate professional development in hand therapy specialism i.e. BAHT or similar. Evidence of additional specialist knowledge acquired through relevant post-graduate training. Experience of working with complex plastic and orthopaedic hand surgery. Highly skilled in hand therapy splinting and post-operative wound care. Experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of complex patients. Awareness of cognitive behavioural approach to rehabilitation.