Band 8a Hand Therapy and Pelvic Health Team Lead

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust as a senior Hand Therapist, providing clinical and operational leadership for the Hand Therapy service alongside operational leadership for the Pelvic Health Therapy team. Serving three diverse London boroughs, we are committed to delivering inclusive, high-quality, patient-centred care and are seeking an experienced clinician to help shape and develop these services.

In this role, you will clinically lead the Hand Therapy team, delivering expert, evidence-based care and supporting professional development, while also holding operational and line management responsibility for the Pelvic Health Therapy service. Working closely with a diverse multidisciplinary team, you will embody the Trust’s PRIDE values, fostering an inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued and high standards of care are maintained.

We welcome applications from HCPC-registered Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists with significant experience in hand therapy and leadership.

Join us in making a positive impact on pelvic health for patients across three diverse London boroughs.

This is a patient facing role.   For further information please contact Rebecca Coughlan via email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

To provide expert clinical leadership in the assessment, treatment, and management of patients within the Hand Therapy outpatient service, maximising patient outcomes within service boundaries. To offer specialist guidance and advice to members of the MDT and external professionals (e.g., GPs) on matters relating to Hand Therapy care.

Provide leadership for the physiotherapy team, in consultation with the Line Manager, in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the physiotherapy service provided to neuromusculoskeletal out- patients. To provide a leading role in teaching, supervising and appraising peers, band 7s, 6s, 5s, physiotherapy assistant and Student Physiotherapists.

To deliver highly specialised care for complex Hand Therapy patients, including advanced clinical assessment and interventions where appropriate.

Support the Therapy Manager in developing the Hand Therapy and Pelvic Health services and contributing to clinical innovation and service improvement initiatives.

Deputise in the absence of the Therapy Manager as required in outpatient clinics.

Deputise in the absence of the Therapy Manager as required in other areas e.g. reception and admin team.

To evaluate the day to day running and initiate the development of the Hand Therapy and Pelvic Health outpatient services through the promotion, adaptation and development of policies, procedures and clinical guidelines using evidence-based practise and current research and recommend and implement changes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.