Specialist Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy - Occupational Therapy

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post has yet to be confirmed by the service.

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

Glasgow is a vibrant city bursting with character and personality where you will find world famous visitor attractions, a contemporary food and drink scene and a legendary nightlife. Within South Sector the AHP teams work together supporting each other to ensure we produce high quality care for our patients. A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, enthusiastic and self-motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Hand Hub service based in the South Sector on a permanent basis. It is essential that you are educated to Diploma/Degree level in occupational therapy while being registered with HCPC.

This post encompasses assessment & treatment of patients with hand injuries and subsequent orthopaedic surgeries in out-patient setting to promote independence. This involves providing upper limb assessment and therapy including providing exercises and splinting as required and then on-going hand therapy as appropriate. This post also includes new referral screening, onward referral and signposting to appropriate community services as required. You may be clinically responsible for rotational staff, support worker staff and students, inducting, training and managing staff daily. You will lead in service development and service change within the team. You will be actively encouraged to develop through your 4 pillars of practice while participating in CPD, audit and research.

You should have significant post graduate experience with previous clinical experience in hand therapy.

Informal Contact: Allan Dodds 0141 452 3710 / [email protected]

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Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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