[ref. k20649416] Christchurch - Static Hand Therapist - Band 6
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train.The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Job overview
Are you a skilled and compassionate Hand therapist looking for an exciting opportunity? Look no further! University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Hand Therapist to join our dynamic team.
Position: Band 6 Hand TherapistLocation: University Hospitals Dorset (across Poole and Christchurch sites)
About Us: University Hospitals Dorset is a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence in patient care. Our hospitals by the sea offer a collaborative and supportive environment, where you can make a real impact on patients’ lives.
Why Join Us?- Access to comprehensive in-house training and development programs.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- The chance to work across our two sites and with diverse patient populations.
This role requires HCPC Registration
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Role Overview: As a Band 6 Hand Therapist, you will work closely with patients referred from orthopaedics, primary and secondary care, as well as self-referrals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for hand and upper limb conditions.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Contributing to the development of evidence-based practice.
- Participating in in-house training and development programs.
Requirements: To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- A minimum of two years’ experience working at Band 5 level.
- Willingness to participate in 7-day working on a rota basis.
- Ability to drive, hold a clean driver’s license, and have access to a car for work purposes.
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- HCPC Registration
- Member of BAHT
- Evidence of BAHT or other relevant courses
Experience
Essential criteria- Hand therapy experience
- Worked as an outpatient therapist in the NHS or in a system comparable to the NHS
- Experience with custom made thermoplastic and neoprene splinting techniques
- Experience of working in hand therapy outpatients at Band 6 level
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to teach & supervise Junior staff & assistants
- Independent manufacture of variety of bespoke static and dynamic splints
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.