Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to work in flexible Bank position in a well-established, innovative Hand Therapy team. This position has the opportunity to be completed remotely for an experienced Hand Therapist.We are looking to register reliable, hardworking individuals who would thrive in a busy environment. The role will involve undertaking advanced hand therapy assessment and treatments using appropriate therapy techniques and therapeutic handling skills in line with department standards and evidence based practice. We are a flexible department and the hours can be flexible according to your needs.We hold regular training sessions and you would be provided with ongoing support throughout your role in the Occupational Therapy department.
Main duties of the job
- To develop and provide specific interventions, delivering specialised skills in assessment, treatment and advice to patients.
- To utilise and build on assessment skills, evidence based practice and complex clinical reasoning to provide hand therapy to patients referred to the service.
- To provide formal supervision and appraisal to junior staff and students when required, to support caseload management, develop their skills and knowledge.
- To develop and deliver teaching and education to others based on evidence and research.
- To actively participate in service development and evaluation.
- To work in an Inpatient and Outpatient setting.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
The vacancy will close at midnight on 11 June 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
The vacancy will close at midnight on 11 June 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) -Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy -Evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- -Member of RCOT or CSP -Member of Specialist Section/Special Interest Group -Fieldwork educators certificate -BAHT membership or accredited hand therapist -Appropriate post graduate training
Experience
Essential
- -Experience in hand therapy -Teaching experience -Varied clinical experience -Experience of working in either NHS or social care -Evidence of student supervision
Desirable
- -Experience of supervision of staff, Therapy assistants or students -Experience of giving presentations -Experience of working in an acute care hospital -Successful completion of BAHT accredited training -Experience as band 6 therapist within hand therapy -Experience of audit / EBP / research process
Knowledge
Essential
- -Working knowledge of a range of clinical conditions
Desirable
- -Participation in project work / working in groups -Reflective practitioner
Skills
Essential
- -Effective communication skills -Close team working in a variety of settings -Good interpersonal skills -I.T. skills -Static splinting skills -Moving and handling of patients -Flexible -Self-motivated
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. -Able to work weekends or "on-call" as needed -Ability to travel with or without patients throughout the district on a regular basis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) -Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy -Evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- -Member of RCOT or CSP -Member of Specialist Section/Special Interest Group -Fieldwork educators certificate -BAHT membership or accredited hand therapist -Appropriate post graduate training
Experience
Essential
- -Experience in hand therapy -Teaching experience -Varied clinical experience -Experience of working in either NHS or social care -Evidence of student supervision
Desirable
- -Experience of supervision of staff, Therapy assistants or students -Experience of giving presentations -Experience of working in an acute care hospital -Successful completion of BAHT accredited training -Experience as band 6 therapist within hand therapy -Experience of audit / EBP / research process
Knowledge
Essential
- -Working knowledge of a range of clinical conditions
Desirable
- -Participation in project work / working in groups -Reflective practitioner
Skills
Essential
- -Effective communication skills -Close team working in a variety of settings -Good interpersonal skills -I.T. skills -Static splinting skills -Moving and handling of patients -Flexible -Self-motivated
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. -Able to work weekends or "on-call" as needed -Ability to travel with or without patients throughout the district on a regular basis
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).