Occupational Therapist - Band 6
Location: Royal Free Hospital
Job Title: Hand Therapy & Plastic Surgery Occupational Therapist
Department: Occupational Therapy, Hand Therapy Unit
Reports To: Lead Occupational Therapist / Hand Therapy Manager
Working Hours : 37.5hours
Start Date: 4th Nov 2024
Start date: ASAP End date: Ongoing
Position Summary:
- The Hand Therapy & Plastic Surgery Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing specialized care to patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, and conditions affecting the upper extremities, with a focus on hand therapy and post-operative plastic surgery rehabilitation.
- This role includes assessing patient needs, developing customized treatment plans, and working collaboratively with surgeons, other healthcare professionals, and the patients themselves to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients referred from hand surgery and plastic surgery, evaluating range of motion, strength, dexterity, and functional limitations.
- Utilize diagnostic and therapeutic techniques specific to upper extremity conditions, trauma, or post-surgical recovery, with a specialized focus on hand therapy and scar management.
Please contact Tom for further details