Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sheffield Teaching hospitals NHS trust for an experienced hand therapist to join the multidisciplinary burns, orthopaedics and plastics team as a Clinical Specialists in Hand Therapy. The vacancy is open to both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
The post will include treating acute injuries and the rehabilitation of the upper limb, you will also be delivering a specialist clinic for wrist fractures alongside the consultants.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated therapist to develop the role of clinical specialist in hand therapy alongside other clinical specialist within the team.
The post holder will continue to develop and deliver a high level of therapy through a team of Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist to the Sheffield hand unit, working closely with the Consultants and other member of the MDT., Accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within the defined clinical area and working with and supporting specialities within the team.
Provide clinical and professional leadership to Therapy colleagues in the speciality area.
Responsible for providing expert clinical practice with advanced clinical reasoning, training and support to staff.
Lead evaluation and development of clinical practice within the specialism ensuring compliance with National and local guidelines and frameworks.
Responsible for clinical standards and evidence based practice through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity.
Assist and support Clinical Service Managers and Lead Therapists in the service in the improvement and modernisation of services.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
MSK Therapy provides integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to the MSK Care Group at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The MSK Care group is made up of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Pain Management, Metabolic Bone, Hand Centre, MSK Therapy and Podiatric Surgery.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.