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Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapy

The Sloane Hospital

Part Time & Permanent

Salary: Up to £51,734.00 Pro-rata

The Sloane Hospital in Kent 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.

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Specialist – Hand Therapy to join their team of staff in the Physiotherapy department.

This is a part-time role for 23 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)/Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)

* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

* Knowledge of CSP/RCOT and HCPC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice.

* Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.

* Advanced training/recognised qualifications in specialist area. For example, BAHT Level I or equivalent plus further formal hand therapy education

* Strong organisational and planning skills, including risk management.

* Advanced training/recognised qualifications in specialist area. For example, BAHT Level I or equivalent plus further formal hand therapy education

* Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.

* Demonstrates a professional manner at all times.

* Enthusiastic, proactive and driven to succeed.

Duties of this role include:

* Provide specialist assessment and treatment (hand therapy) for outpatients, inpatients, pre-admission and follow-up care as appropriate.

* Depending on training, this might include hand and wrist only, hand, wrist and elbow or whole upper limb.

* For the purposes of this role description, hand and wrist will be used.

* Provide assessment and treatment for all hand and wrist conditions.

* Engage with the Upper Limb Services Manager for clinical support, organisation of peer review, specialist CPD and national operational processes and marketing.

* Make an active contribution to the marketing, promotion and development of the hand therapy service within the hospital, working closely with the local and regional marketing team, consultants and GP referrers.

* To ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory and best practice frameworks as guided on the Upper Limb Services shared drive.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

* Private Pension Scheme

* Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions

* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

* Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

* Non-contributory life insurance

* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

* Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing

* Employee recognition programmes

* Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

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