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