Specialist Hand Therapist

Role Summary

Are you a dynamic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a passion for hand therapy? Do you enjoy providing specialist assessment, treatment and splinting whilst contributing to service development activities? 

If this is you, then please apply for our Band 6 Hand Therapist position.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This is an exciting part-time opportunity ( hours per week) to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern Services) as part of our outpatient rehabilitation service working on the main Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital site (Wonford). 

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation trust (RDUH – Eastern services) is a welcoming Trust, focussed on valuing a person’s differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare. It is set in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK with easy access to the coast and the Dartmoor national park.

The post holder will be a member of both the Plastics Rehabilitation team and the Rheumatology / Orthopaedic Team and will be responsible for providing specialised assessment and treatment of hand patients referred by Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, nursing teams, the Emergency Department , GPs and other therapists. The nature of the workload will require the post-holder to be flexible regarding working across professional boundaries (with Occupational therapists/Physiotherapists as a Hand Therapist)

Caseload will be variable, but will mostly consist of elective, trauma and conservative hand patients (adult and paediatric) but will also include cancers, congenital deformities, rheumatological and pathological conditions. Patients will be treated in a range of settings including clinics (Consultant and nursing), the rehabilitation departments (outpatients) and wards (in-patients). The role will involve providing comprehensive assessment and appropriate interventions, including splinting and rehabilitation, as well as advice and clear communication skills for managing complex situations is essential. 

There will be a requirement to work some weekends on a rota basis (approximate frequency 1 weekend day per month).

Working Pattern: Between : - : Mon-Fri - Work pattern to be discussed at interview.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

For further information please contact: Suzannah Blake - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist /

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.