Job description

Job responsibilities

Part-time Hand Therapist | Advanced Practice Potential | Flexible Working | Elland We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, part-time Hand Therapist to join our Physiotherapy department based at Spire Elland. Spire Elland Hospital has been providing high levels of medical treatment and personal care since 1985. Our hospital has a full multi-disciplinary medical team on-site who practice some of the most advanced treatments on the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. This means we can offer everything from screening and rehabilitation through to leading-edge surgical procedures and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, and cosmetic procedures. Duties and responsibilities;

To provide a high standard of specialist hand therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients within the physiotherapy department

Potential for development of Advanced Practice role supported by specialist hand and wrist consultant

Management of conditions such as Trapeziectomy, Fasciotomy, Tendon repairs, joint replacements

Provision of holistic hand therapy care including wound management and provision of custom made splints for hand and wrist pathologies

Discuss, agree and explain responsibilities for the therapy assessment of patients, including their needs and any associated risks

Using clinical reasoning skills develop treatment plans that are appropriate to the patient taking into consideration their physiotherapy care, risks and wellbeing.

Who we're looking for

Degree (BSc Hons in Physiotherapy) or equivalent

HCPC registered

At least 5 years' post graduate experience

Previous extensive experience is essential in specialist hand therapy role (physio or occupational therapist considered)

Experience of assessing, diagnosing and treating specialist hand cases

Benefits

Opportunity to shadow and work alongside consultants in clinic

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Spire Healthcare pension

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'

Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'

Free uniform

Free DBS

Full induction, including mandatory training updates

Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts

Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team

Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence

Doing the right thing

Caring is our passion

Keeping it simple

Delivering on our promises

Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Job responsibilities

Part-time Hand Therapist | Advanced Practice Potential | Flexible Working | Elland We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, part-time Hand Therapist to join our Physiotherapy department based at Spire Elland. Spire Elland Hospital has been providing high levels of medical treatment and personal care since 1985. Our hospital has a full multi-disciplinary medical team on-site who practice some of the most advanced treatments on the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. This means we can offer everything from screening and rehabilitation through to leading-edge surgical procedures and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, and cosmetic procedures. Duties and responsibilities;

To provide a high standard of specialist hand therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients within the physiotherapy department

Potential for development of Advanced Practice role supported by specialist hand and wrist consultant

Management of conditions such as Trapeziectomy, Fasciotomy, Tendon repairs, joint replacements

Provision of holistic hand therapy care including wound management and provision of custom made splints for hand and wrist pathologies

Discuss, agree and explain responsibilities for the therapy assessment of patients, including their needs and any associated risks

Using clinical reasoning skills develop treatment plans that are appropriate to the patient taking into consideration their physiotherapy care, risks and wellbeing.

Who we're looking for

Degree (BSc Hons in Physiotherapy) or equivalent

HCPC registered

At least 5 years' post graduate experience

Previous extensive experience is essential in specialist hand therapy role (physio or occupational therapist considered)

Experience of assessing, diagnosing and treating specialist hand cases

Benefits

Opportunity to shadow and work alongside consultants in clinic

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Spire Healthcare pension

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'

Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'

Free uniform

Free DBS

Full induction, including mandatory training updates

Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts

Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team

Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence

Doing the right thing

Caring is our passion

Keeping it simple

Delivering on our promises

Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree (BSc Hons in Physiotherapy) or equivalent
• HCPC registered

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years' post graduate experience
• Previous extensive experience is essential in specialist hand therapy role (physio or occupational therapist considered)
• Experience of assessing, diagnosing and treating specialist hand cases

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree (BSc Hons in Physiotherapy) or equivalent
• HCPC registered

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years' post graduate experience
• Previous extensive experience is essential in specialist hand therapy role (physio or occupational therapist considered)
• Experience of assessing, diagnosing and treating specialist hand cases

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Elland Lane, Elland

Elland

HX5 9EB

Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)