Clinical Specialist Hand Therapist (Physio

The successful applicant will work closely alongside our Consultant colleagues in Orthopaedic clinics as well as the team in the outpatient therapy service. The Hand Service currently consists of 3 Surgeons, 2 Advanced Practitioners, 1 Clinical Specialist and a Senior Physiotherapist. We also have the support of our therapy assistants and admin teams.,

• To work as an autonomous advanced physiotherapist/occupational therapist developing and delivering specialised programmes of care for patients with complex needs.
• To undertake a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist role within the Musculoskeletal department and support the Trauma and Orthopaedic department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust working alongside a consultant and/or Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
• Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical data to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses informing complex decision making ensuring the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
• To develop advanced practitioner skills under the guidance of a consultant and Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
• To support the Professional lead of Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy and Advanced Clinical Practitioners in seeking opportunities to identify and engage in developments in professional practice and the transformation of service delivery.
• To deputise for the Advanced Clinical Practitioner on agreed clinical and service development groups and boards.
• To provide advanced training, advice and clinical education to service providers, service users and service commissioners.
• To support the development of a learning based culture. This will include the provision of training, supervision and appraisal for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support staff and students.
Working for our organisation Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do! https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw

Are you a dynamic individual with extensive hand and wrist, leadership and management experience? Are you passionate about patient centred care and do you value working in a positive team environment focused on peer support and development?,
• HCPC Registered
• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
• Extensive post-graduate training
Desirable criteria
• Member of Specialist Body, Extensive post- graduate clinical experience
• Experience in wrist and hand management
Desirable criteria
• Previous experience working in Orthopaedic Clinics
• BAHT Level 1
• Previous experience of working in a clinical specialist role, Additional Courses in Relevant Field, Previous Involvement in Research/Service Development
• Injection qualification
• IRMER trained / Interpretation of investigations including xray, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community., By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

Staff Benefits
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.