Neuro Upper Limb Hand Therapist | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a forward thinking, passionate physiotherapist with proven experience within Hand therapy services to join our hand therapy team here at Salford Care Organisation . The role will contribute to dressings clinic, hand clinic and some ward work. Ideally the candidate will have neurological or spasticity experience and have strong MDT working skills. You would be supported by a fellow a band 7 Physiotherapist and an Occupational Therapy 8a team lead and be part of a team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists from band 3 to band 6 level.

To take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of Hand therapy patients, who may have complex and /or chronic presentation.
To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To lead assessment, liaison, and decision-making processes on behalf of the MDT for patients referred to the service.
To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience including spasticity management.
To help coordinate and evaluate the Physiotherapy Service in Hand therapy on a day-to-day basis, and to cover for any other area with this specific caseload as necessary.
To be competent in treating and supporting a wide variety of hand therapy patients through their journey following their hand surgery from the ward, dressing clinic and through to discharge from the service

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The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (PAT). Our dedicated team of around 20,000 staff - our NCA Family - provide a range of community and hospital services to over one million people across Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford, as well as providing more specialist care services to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond.