Band 7 Hand Therapist | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified physiotherapist or occupational therapist to join their Hand therapy team in London. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, delivering therapy services, and supervising less experienced staff. Candidates should have significant Hand therapy experience within the NHS, excellent clinical reasoning skills, and the ability to work flexibly. This role promises a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant Hand therapy experience within the NHS.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of Orthopaedic and Rheumatology patients.
• Deliver and evaluate the Hand therapy service.
• Assist in education and supervision of staff.

Skills

Hand therapy experience

Clinical reasoning skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible working ability

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified physiotherapist or occupational therapist to join the Hand therapy team at UCLH. The Hand therapy team receives referrals mainly from Orthopaedics and Rheumatology and works closely with the Fracture clinic and the MDT. Our department is located in the centre of London and offers excellent educational opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of mainly Orthopaedic and Rheumatology patients.
• Deliver, co‑ordinate and evaluate the Hand therapy service.
• Take responsibility, along with the clinical lead, for the operational management of the team.
• Assist in the education, training and supervision of less experienced physiotherapy staff and other Allied Health professionals.
• Implement, facilitate and develop Hand therapy best practice in line with local and national guidelines.

Qualifications & Criteria

• Significant Hand therapy experience within the NHS, including Orthopaedics and Rheumatology (refer to Personal Specification).
• Range of clinical reasoning and rehabilitative skills appropriate to the caseload, including splinting.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and knowledge of current legislation.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly.
• Preferred: Advanced Practitioner level or support staff experience within a similar multidisciplinary team.

Benefits & Work Environment

You will join a strong, supportive team of Hand therapy clinicians ranging from Advanced Practitioner to support staff. The role offers clinical and operational experience in a tertiary care setting and opportunities for professional development.

Hospital Sites

• University College Hospital (Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

Additional Information

UCLH is committed to sustainability and aims to become a carbon net‑zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and 2040 for indirect emissions. Flexible working is supported.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

**UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – to find out more, visit: Flexible working.**

**This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025**