Occupational Therapist CV-Library Occupational Therapist

Scienceabode; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnsley is seeking an Occupational Therapist experienced in hand therapy. This role entails providing specialist therapy, managing patients autonomously, and working collaboratively within the team. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £20.80 – £25.71 per hour with flexible shift options through the NHS community. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and excellent communication skills, with prior experience in a specialist area preferred.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card – NHS Discount

Access to training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive post graduate experience in a specialist area is required.
• Experience in developing Orthopaedic services relating to physiotherapy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist therapy within hand therapy out‑patients.
• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with complex conditions.
• Communicate sensitive clinical information effectively to patients.
• Prioritise referrals and screen for serious pathology.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in splinting (static) of the hand

Advanced knowledge in Hand assessment and treatment

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Current Health Professions Council registration

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Trust: Barnsley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Barnsley Hospital, Gawber Rd, Barnsley S75 2EP

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00

Pay Rates: £20.80 – £25.71 per hour exc WTD

Why might this job interest you?

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are currently seeking an organised and motivated candidate who has experience with hand therapy to work within the team at Barnsley Hospital under a long-term placement contract. Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills looking to embark on a new opportunity within the NHS? If so, we would like to hear from you today!

What you can add:

• Provide specialist therapy within hand therapy out‑patients, including across Trust working parties responsible for ensuring the effective development and use of all protocols and evolving pathways.
• Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your own care as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with professional standards and trust guidelines.
• Use advanced specialist skills to assess, diagnose and treat patients, including those with complex physical and psychological presentations.
• Prioritise and triage referrals and screen for serious pathology with appropriate management.
• Interpret and analyse clinical and non‑clinical information to form accurate diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention and produce comprehensive discharge information and plans or refer on to appropriate agency.
• Continually reassess patients to progress treatments effectively and advise patients appropriately to maximise rehabilitation potential.
• Use advanced clinical reasoning skills which implement evidence‑based practice at all times and utilise a wide range of treatment skills such as advanced manual techniques, patient education, wound care and splinting, to formulate specialised programmes of care.
• Effectively communicate highly complex and often sensitive clinical information regarding the patient’s medical condition to patients and/or carers and inform them, in understandable terms, of the benefits and risks of suggested treatment options to maximise compliance and improve outcome.

What you’ll need:

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Current Health Professions Council registration
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Extensive post graduate experience, with previous experience working in a specialist area
• Experience of splinting (static) of the hand
• Advanced level of knowledge and physiotherapy or occupational therapy skills in Hand assessment and treatment
• Experience in developing Orthopaedic services relating to physiotherapy

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHS community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help – access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHS Professionals’ own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHS Professionals Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England

£20.80 – £25.71 per hour