Senior Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist in Hand Therapy

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical:

1. To identify, prioritise and manage patients presenting with upper limb impairments for therapy intervention.
2. To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a co-ordinated multidisciplinary assessment and rehabilitation.
3. To be competent in the administration of specific therapy assessments of upper limb injuries and impairments.
4. To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and functional areas, both individually and in group settings.
5. To work closely with patients and carers to incorporate service users' views in the setting of goals, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes.
6. To conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of Therapeutic Manual Handling techniques and the Lone Working Policy.
7. To assess and demonstrate to clients the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision thereof. To advise carers on the safe use of equipment.
8. To write therapy reports for referring hospitals, Social Services and other agencies detailing functional status, discharge recommendations, and recommendations regarding ongoing therapy intervention.
9. To liaise and work with referring hospitals and appropriate agencies to ensure continuity of care.
10. To assist with planning and prioritisation of patient workload in the event of staff absence to ensure therapy service is maintained.
11. To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
12. To communicate complex information to patients and carers with appropriate understanding and reassurance.

Management:

1. To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the Hand Therapy Service with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring high quality standards.
2. To participate in the delivery of the Hand Therapy Service development plan.
3. To supervise and provide support for Band 5 therapists, therapy Students, therapy Assistants and Technicians as instructed by the clinical lead.
4. To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assist in ordering, receiving and maintaining stock and managing petty cash.
5. To be aware of and implement the Health and Safety Act, therapy Departmental policy and Trust policies.
6. To comply with the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, local and national procedures.
7. To respect the individuality, values, and cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Education:

1. To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
2. To instruct and supervise Band 5 therapists, therapy Students and therapy Assistants and Technicians according to their training and development needs, as identified through regular supervision and performance appraisal.
3. To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level.
4. To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.
5. To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording outcomes in a portfolio.
6. To keep in touch with new developments and changing trends in hand therapy and participate in wider issues of providing a therapy service i.e. quality assurance, public relations including liaison with the community; planning and policy making.
7. To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.
8. To participate in and present on the in-service training programmes, multi-disciplinary trainings and external conferences.
9. To undertake any other duties commensurate within the grade.
10. The post holder will carry out their duties as an employee and service provider with due regard for the Authority's Equal Opportunities Policy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Dip or Degree in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Experience of working as a Band 5/6 therapist in Hand Therapy

Desirable criteria

• Member of relevant special interest groups (e.g. BAHT)
• Experience supervising qualified staff/students
• BAHT Level 1

Analytical skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate clinical reasoning
• Problem-solving skills

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and experience of the Audit Process

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Able to present information to small and large groups
• Demonstrate understanding on the role of supervisor and supervisee
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the nature of illness and models of treatment and how these impact on a patient

Desirable criteria

• Ability to develop staff

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• B6 Hand Therapy Job Description (PDF, 336.4KB)
• Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Visa and Sponsorship Information (PDF, 352.6KB)