At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team providing hand therapy assessments and treatments.
- Company: Oxford Hand Therapy Unit at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and John Radcliffe Hospital.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, CPD training, and supportive learning environment.
- Other info: Collaborate with expert therapists and surgeons in a friendly atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Minimum two years experience as Band 6 and some hand therapy experience required.
The predicted salary is between 39959 - 48117 £ per year.
A position has become available for a motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with some experience in hand therapy to join the Oxford Hand Therapy Unit. You will work alongside experienced therapists and hand surgeons who specialise in orthopaedics, plastics and trauma at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the John Radcliffe Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic physiotherapist or occupational therapist that is eager and willing to learn new skills and assist in the development and integration of the Oxford Hand Therapy Unit across the Oxford University Hospital sites. The Hand Therapy Unit includes occupational therapists and physiotherapists and you will develop your own skills within the unit in a supportive, friendly and learning environment.
You will need to have a minimum of two years postgraduate experience as a Band 6 and some experience of hand therapy. The Trust offers a robust appraisal scheme and regular CPD training in the form of internal courses, journal clubs, joint working, and access to funding for external training or postgraduate study.
Main duties of the job
Your role will involve working as part of the Oxford Hand Therapy Team providing musculoskeletal assessment, management and treatment for patients referred for hand therapy. The unit is part of the physiotherapy department and runs clinics across the Trust, including the John Radcliffe Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and the Horton General Hospital.
Job responsibilities
- Conduct musculoskeletal assessments for hand therapy patients.
- Develop and deliver management plans and treatments.
- Collaborate with hand surgeons and other specialist staff.
- Participate in departmental clinical meetings and training.
Person specification
- Experience in hand therapy – some hand therapy experience must be demonstrated.
- HCPC registered.
- Minimum of two years postgraduate experience as a Band 6.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata)
Physiotherapist/Occupational Hand Therapist in Oxford employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join the Oxford Hand Therapy Unit at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and John Radcliffe Hospital, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care in a supportive and collaborative environment. With access to ongoing professional development, including internal courses and funding for external training, this role offers excellent opportunities for personal and career growth. Embrace the chance to work alongside experienced therapists and hand surgeons while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives in a renowned healthcare setting.
