Assistant Hand Therapy Practitioner

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Band 4 Assistant to support the Hand Therapy team. The role involves managing an independent caseload of patients and assisting with rehabilitation for hand conditions. The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of qualified staff and contribute to patient care by teaching exercises and using therapeutic appliances. Opportunities for professional development are encouraged.

Benefits

Regular comprehensive training

Professional development opportunities

Disability Confident Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently under guidance.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of patients.
• Teach and supervise exercise programmes.
• Assess, issue and teach the use of walking aids.
• Fit and teach the use of appliances for agreed conditions.
• Supervise patient handling as per Trust policies.

Skills

Supervising exercise programmes

Patient management

Assessment of walking aids

Fitting of appliances/splints

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hand Therapy team as a Band 4 Assistant. We are a busy clinical area specialising in Hand and upper limb conditions and injuries. Although as a Unit we are a large multi disciplinary team including Doctors, Nurses Therapists and Extended Scope Practitioners, this role is to support the Occupational and Physiotherapists. Working under the supervision of qualified therapy staff in the Pulvertaft Hand Unit, to undertake a variety of tasks assisting with therapy treatments. The post holder will carry an independent caseload in relation to helping patients with rehabilitation of hand condition as part of their rehabilitation programme.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clearly defined workload/caseload of patients with minimal support from the delegating therapist and to have responsibility for patients in that caseload.
• Teach and supervise exercise programmes.
• Assess, issue and teach the use of walking aids.
• Fit and teach the use of appliances / splints for agreed conditions.
• Direct/supervise moving and handling of patients in line with Trust policies.
• Work with a minimum of support and direction from qualified therapists to manage individuals or groups of patients as part of treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

Hours

• Monday - 8-5
• Tuesday - 9-6.30
• Wednesday - 8-4
• Thursday - 8-4.30
• Friday - 8.30 - 1

Training and Development

The team offers regular comprehensive training and encourages professional development.

Application Details

Closing date of applications: 24 September 2025
Date of interview: 8 October 2025

Role and Organisation

Band 4

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it\u2019s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Additional Information

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme. To support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request. If you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.

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