Roberta Brincat

MSc, AHT, SROT, HCPC
Accredited Hand Therapist

Contact details

Phone: 01273 696955 Ext 4116
Email: handtherapyservice@bsuh.nhs.uk

Specialities

• All aspects of hand and wrist rehab following hand and wrist trauma/ injury
• Special interest in wrist conditions particularly wrist instabilities, and post op rehabilitation following wrist surgery
• All types of hand and wrist trauma/ conditions

Current Posts:

• Clinical Lead Advanced Practitioner Hand and wrist : Sussex MSK Partnership Central
• Hand Therapist: Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, NHS Trust
• Hand Therapist: Hand Therapy Clinic, Hove.

Training and Qualifications:

• Qualified: 1993 Malta
• Masters in Hand Therapy: 2002 University of Derby
• British association of Hand Therapist Accreditation: Accredited Hand Therapist 2005, 2010, 2015

Professional Interests:

• Local service development: Regional service development of hand therapy and hand management services in primary care and the private sector, improving outcome for patients with hand and wrist conditions/ disorders
• Research: Thumb base arthritis, complex regional pain syndrome
• Exploring: Latest rehab and best practice in hand and wrist management
• Teaching: Training of junior hand therapists and continuous professional development of clinicians in primary care

Personal Interests

Bertie is keen on sports and enjoys running and attending high impact gym classes. She enjoys baking, cooking and DIY