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;
1. To provide a high standard of specialist hand therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients within the physiotherapy department
2. Potential for development of Advanced Practice role supported by specialist hand and wrist consultant
3. Management of conditions such as Trapeziectomy, Fasciotomy, Tendon repairs, joint replacements
4. Provision of holistic hand therapy care including wound management and provision of custom made splints for hand and wrist pathologies
5. Discuss, agree and explain responsibilities for the therapy assessment of patients, including their needs and any associated risks
6. 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
7. Degree (BSc Hons in Physiotherapy) or equivalent
8. HCPC registered
9. At least 5 years’ post graduate experience
10. Previous extensive experience is essential in specialist hand therapy role (physio or occupational therapist considered)
11. Experience of assessing, diagnosing and treating specialist hand cases
Benefits
12. Opportunity to shadow and work alongside consultants in clinic
13. Flexible working opportunities
14. Access to Spire Healthcare pension
15. Access to Blue Light Card discounts
16. Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’
17. Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You'
18. Free uniform
19. Free DBS
20. Full induction, including mandatory training updates
21. Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
22. 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:
23. Driving clinical excellence
24. Doing the right thing
25. Caring is our passion
26. Keeping it simple
27. Delivering on our promises
28. Succeeding and celebrating together
29. 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