Senior Hand Therapist

Job Description

Senior Hand Therapist

Springfield Hospital Chelmsford

Part Time - 15 Hours p/w

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Hand therapist, who is passionate about delivering excellent standards of care, to join our committed Physiotherapy Team at Springfield Hospital.

Where you'll be based:

Springfield Hospital opened in 1987 and is one of Essex’s leading private hospitals. It is a 64-bedded hospital all with ensuite facilities, with parent and child rooms, a 14-bed Day unit and a high dependency unit.  

Duties Include

• To provide the highest standard of individualised patient care as part of the team

• Demonstrating a more advanced knowledge/skills and clinical reasoning in the area of Hand Therapy

• Assist in the triaging of patient referrals

• Evidence of dealing with more complex cases within the OP case list

• Provision of advice/support to more junior Hand Therapy colleagues on clinical practice issues.

• Supporting other team members as necessary.

The successful candidate will have

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy

• Registered with the HCPC

• Sound written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business

• Demonstrated Customer Service skills

• Demonstrated Computer Skills

• BAHT level 1 or equivalent

• Evidence of static splinting experience

Benefits include

• Competitive Rates

• Contributory pension scheme

• Access to the Ramsay Academy – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

• Free Parking

• Subsidised restaurant

• Access to our employee Discount Programme

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.