University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Hand Therapist
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Exciting Opportunity for Specialist Hand Therapists
We have an exciting opportunity for Specialist Hand Therapists to join our outpatient therapy service. We welcome applications from qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with outpatient experience and/or splinting experience and valid HCPC registration. You will work with our Advanced Hand Therapists alongside our outpatient therapy team working closely with Trauma and Orthopaedics.
You will have the opportunity to learn from a team of experienced Advanced and Specialist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and through in-service training and external courses. We will support the successful candidate with relevant development needs for the post. Following induction and training the successful applicant will be expected to prescribe exercise programmes, fabricate custom-made splints, and undertake hand dressings.
Our Focus
Our primary focus is to deliver quality, patient-centred care which is evidenced-based and sustainable for the future in an ever-changing NHS landscape. To achieve this, we aim to give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic, and varied environment and to be involved in service development.
Expansion and Development
We are in the process of expanding and developing our hand therapy team with a spoke model based at Westmorland General Hospital. The role will require travel to support outreach clinics at Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Furness General Hospital.
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Key Responsibilities
- To undertake comprehensive hand therapy assessment of physical problems of a complex nature which may also include psychological and social problems, using specialist clinical reasoning and assessment skills to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment with the consent of patients and guidance of senior staff if required.
- To formulate an individual and agreed treatment plan based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and carry out appropriate treatment in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity, and individuality. Reassessing patients’ progress and altering treatment plans as required.
- To demonstrate highly developed physical skills inclusive of dexterity, coordination, and palpatory (sensory) skills to carry out appropriate assessment and interventions including manual hand therapy techniques and therapeutic handling, mobilisation techniques, complex dressings, thermoplastic custom-made splint fabrication requiring precise use of tools to mould the splint.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to educate and communicate effectively with patients, carers, information regarding their diagnosis, treatment plans, and discharge plans. This includes using motivational/persuasive skills and giving specialist advice.
- To participate in planned research and audit as required.
Locations
We operate from three main hospitals:
- Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI)
- Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal
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as well as a number of community healthcare premises including:
- Millom Hospital and GP Practice
- Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe
- Ulverston Community Health Centre
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Community Services
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health, and manage their conditions through high-quality care, advice, and support.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Helen Smith
- Job Title: Advanced Hand Therapist
- Email Address: Helen.Smith@mbht.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01539 715535
Rebekah Wilkinson, Advanced Hand Therapist
Please contact to discuss the role or arrange an informal visit.
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