4425 - Specialist Hand TherapistNHS
Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
Join a growing specialist Hand Therapy Service at Barnsley Hospital.
Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a passion for upper limb rehabilitation? Are you looking to develop specialist skills within Hand Therapy whilst working in a supportive, friendly and ambitious team?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Hand Therapy Service as a Band 56 Annex 21 Development Hand Therapist. This post is open to both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and offers a structured development pathway for clinicians wishing to specialise in this rewarding area of practice.
Whether you are an experienced Band 5 looking for your next challenge or already have some hand therapy experience, we will provide the support, supervision and development opportunities to help you progress to Band 6 through Annex 21.
Main duties of the job
Applicants who do not yet meet all the Band 6 competencies are encouraged to apply.
A comprehensive development programme will include:
Structured clinical supervision.
Competency-based progression.
Supported development in splinting, scar management, tendon rehabilitation
Opportunities to attend specialist courses and professional development events.
Regular appraisal against agreed competencies leading to progression to Band 6 on successful completion of the Annex U21 programme.
You will be:
HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
Motivated to develop clinical expertise.
An excellent communicator with strong team-working skills.
Enthusiastic about continuous learning.
Previous experience within MSK, Trauma & Orthopaedics, upper limb rehabilitation or splinting would be advantageous but is not essential for applicants entering via the development pathway.
Job description
Job Description forSpecialist Hand Therapist (Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist) specialist in Hand Therapy
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.