Physiotherapy

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Specialist Hand Therapist to join a well-established NHS Musculoskeletal (MSK) Hand Therapy Service on a locum basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality hand therapy services to adults with a wide range of traumatic, post-operative, rheumatological and musculoskeletal hand conditions. Working within community outpatient clinics, you will provide specialist assessment, rehabilitation and complex splinting interventions to support patients in regaining function, independence and quality of life.
As a locum, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously whilst collaborating closely with consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals within a supportive NHS environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a specialist caseload of adults presenting with traumatic, post-operative, rheumatological and musculoskeletal hand conditions.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments using specialist clinical reasoning and evidence-based assessment techniques.
• Develop and deliver individualised, patient-centred treatment programmes to optimise hand function, independence and participation in activities of daily living.
• Assess, fabricate and prescribe a range of static and dynamic splints, ensuring safe fitting, patient education and ongoing review.
• Manage complex post-operative rehabilitation programmes, including wound care, scar management, oedema management and functional rehabilitation where appropriate.
• Provide specialist advice and education to patients, carers and healthcare professionals regarding hand therapy management and self-management strategies.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, GPs, physiotherapists, nurses, rehabilitation assistants and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions and service development initiatives.
• Supervise therapy assistants, junior staff and occupational therapy students where appropriate.

Essential Requirements:
• Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Previous experience working within Hand Therapy or Upper Limb Rehabilitation.
• Experience assessing and treating adults with traumatic, post-operative, rheumatological and musculoskeletal hand conditions.
• Experience in specialist hand splinting, including fabrication and prescription of custom thermoplastic splints.
• Experience working within an NHS MSK, Hand Therapy or Orthopaedic Service.
• Excellent communication, documentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a specialist caseload independently and prioritise effectively.

Skills and Competencies:
• Excellent specialist hand assessment and rehabilitation skills.
• Strong knowledge of upper limb anatomy, biomechanics and hand function.
• Expertise in splint fabrication and complex hand therapy interventions.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making abilities.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach to rehabilitation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality NHS services.

What We Offer:
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Flexible locum contracts to suit your availability.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist NHS Hand Therapy Service.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Immediate and future opportunities available.
If you are an experienced Hand Therapist with NHS experience and are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.