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Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapist (Bank)
Posted 6 days 18 hours ago by Circle Health Group
Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapist (Bank) at The London Independent Hospital, Bank Shifts. Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
The London Independent Hospital in Stepney Green is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapist to join their team in the Physiotherapy department.
Responsibilities- Undertake specialist assessment and treatment of patients with complex hand injuries, post-surgical conditions, fractures, and chronic upper limb dysfunctions.
- Develop and implement highly specialised treatment plans, including splinting, scar management, exercise programmes, and functional rehabilitation.
- Make autonomous clinical decisions using advanced reasoning skills and evidence-based practice.
- Lead the hand therapy service, acting as the key clinical expert within the physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams.
- Develop and review clinical pathways, protocols, and outcome measures specific to hand therapy.
- Contribute to strategic planning and expansion of hand therapy services in line with patient needs and clinical advancements.
- Extensive experience in hand therapy, including handling complex cases and splinting.
- HCPC-registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
- Extensive post-registration experience in musculoskeletal or upper limb rehabilitation.
- Proven expertise in hand therapy, including splinting, post-surgical care, and conservative management.
- Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and teaching skills.
- Experience leading or developing specialist services.
- Postgraduate training in hand therapy or advanced clinical practice.
- Membership of BAHT (British Association of Hand Therapists) or equivalent.
- Experience in private healthcare or specialist outpatient services.
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
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