Specialist Physiotherapist - FTC

Specialist Physiotherapist | Hand Therapy | Part Time | Fixed Term Contract | Washington

Spire Washington has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Physiotherapist to join the team on a part time, fixed term basis. 

• 12 months fixed term contract
• 32hrs per week across Monday – Friday 
• Previous experience in hand therapy is essential

Spire Washington is a 35 in-patient bedded hospital with 10 consultation and 2 treatment rooms based just off junction 63 of the A1 with great commuter links. Our Hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres covering specialities including Orthopaedics and Gynaecology and a full Diagnostic suite.

Duties and responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of specialist hand therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients within the physiotherapy department 
• Management of conditions such as Trapeziectomy, Fasciotomy, Tendon repairs and wound management 
• Discuss, agree and explain responsibilities for the therapy assessment of patients, including their needs and any associated risks 
• Using clinical reasoning skills develop treatment plans that are appropriate to the patient taking into consideration their physiotherapy care, risks and wellbeing. 

Who we're looking for

• Degree (BSc Hons in Physiotherapy) or equivalent 
• HCPC registered 
• At least 5 years’ post graduate experience 
• Previous extensive experience is essential in specialist hand therapy (physio or occupational therapist considered) 
• Experience of assessing, diagnosing and treating specialist hand cases 

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance       
• Free onsite parking

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together
• Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.   We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. 

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Lauren Armitage on lauren.armitage@spirehealthcare.com

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications