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Hand Therapist Occupational Therapist or Physio

Hand Therapist Occupational Therapist or Physio

Atlantis Medical

Posted 8 days ago, valid for 20 days

Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EW, England

£21 - £23 per hour

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The position available is for a Hand Therapist, either an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, requiring at least 6 months of NHS experience.
The role is located at Epsom Hospital within the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pay rates for this position range from £21 to £23 per hour, with a contract for 1 day per week, preferably on Mondays or Tuesdays.
Key responsibilities include delivering hand therapy services, managing wounds, and developing personalized rehabilitation plans for patients with hand and wrist conditions.
Essential requirements include experience in hand therapy, proficiency in splinting and wound management, and strong communication skills to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physio)6 months for NHS experience

Location: SDH&C MSK, Hand Therapy, Epsom Hospital

Pay Rates: £21 - £23 per hour

Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement

About Trust:

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services across Surrey and Southwest London. The Trust operates hospitals including Epsom Hospital, St Helier Hospital, and Sutton Hospital, offering both acute and specialist care. It is known for its high-quality services in areas like surgery, maternity, and emergency care, alongside community health services. The Trust is dedicated to improving patient care, with a focus on innovation and collaboration with local communities.

Contract: 1 Day per Week (Preferably Mondays or Tuesdays)

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver expert Hand Therapy services to patients with a variety of hand and wrist-related conditions, including both acute and chronic cases.
Work with patients across multiple disciplines, including acute elective, acute trauma, plastics, and rheumatology.
Provide bespoke splinting to meet individual patient needs.
Manage wounds, including removing stitches as required.
Develop personalized recovery and rehabilitation plans for a broad range of hand/wrist pathologies.
Independently manage a caseload while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Requirements:

Experience working in a Hand Therapy setting, with a sound understanding of hand pathologies and their management.
Proven ability to assess, treat, and support recovery for acute trauma and elective cases.
Experience in plastics and rheumatology hand therapy.
Competent in splinting and wound management.
Ability to develop and implement tailored rehabilitation plans for patients.
Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively within the department.

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