Bank Specialist Physiotherapist

Bank Hand Therapist | Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Working | Washington

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Hand Therapist to join our Staffing Bank Team in our Physiotherapy department based at Spire Washington.

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

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly


• Access to Spire Healthcare pension


• Access to Blue Light Card discounts


• Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’


• Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You'


• Free uniform


• Free DBS


• Full induction, including mandatory training updates


• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts


• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team


• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.

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. 

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