Occupational therapist - Hand Therapist

Our client is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Specialist Hand Therapist, with extensive experience of performing advanced clinical assessments in this specialist field. Location: London Salary: £40,953.02 - £54,265.70 (Depending on Exp) Hours: Full Time Client Group: Private Hospital.

Job Role

• Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own professional activities in line with the standards of the Hospital.
• Have overall accountability for the planning and management of own complex and specialised caseload of patients.
• Be highly competent in assessing a wide range of orthopaedic hand and plastic surgery conditions based on advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present.
• Utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence based knowledge to assess and diagnose patients and implement appropriate management plans as an autonomous practitioner.
• Demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination and palpation skills for the assessment and treatment of patients.
• Make recommendations to colleagues and members of the MDT, based on advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the ongoing management of patients.
• Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect the care provided and meet professional and hospital standards as well as local and national guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Lead to undertake monitoring and evaluation of work and current practice through evidence based projects, audits and outcome measures.

Our organisation is passionate about providing employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer a wide range of benefits: 27 days annual leave, generous private healthcare cover, contributory pension schemes including continuation of the NHS pension.

To Qualify

• Relevant Qualification
• HCPC registration
• DBS Enhanced clearance
• Excellent English writing and communication skills

Benefits working with this client

• Competitive pay with progressive band structuring
• Private healthcare cover of up to £20,000 per year
• Ongoing training and development programmes
• Discounts at local, national and online shops
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work loan scheme
• On site Staff Gym
• Employee "Service Excellence" recognition rewards

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.