Overview
We have an opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to join the Hand Therapy Service department. This is a bank role on an as and when required basis, supplementing staffing levels during busy periods and providing cover for existing staff during annual leave or absence.
Responsibilities
* Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex hand and upper limb conditions, including post-operative care, soft tissue injuries, fractures, and chronic dysfunction.
* Develop and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programmes, including splinting, oedema control, scar management, and functional retraining.
* Provide clinical leadership to junior hand therapists and support their development through supervision, teaching, and guidance.
* Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pathways, protocols, and outcome measures in hand therapy.
* Work closely with orthopaedic and plastic surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to provide integrated care.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with HCPC, CSP, and organisational policies.
Qualifications
* HCPC-registered Physiotherapist.
* Significant post-registration experience, including specialist practice in hand therapy or upper limb rehabilitation.
* Advanced clinical reasoning, assessment, and treatment planning skills.
* Experience with splinting, post-operative management, and functional rehabilitation.
* Excellent communication, teaching, and teamworking abilities.
About Circle Health Group
Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy
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