Band 7 Highly Specialist Hand Therapist Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join their dynamic Hand Therapy department. This role offers the chance to provide clinical expertise to a diverse caseload, collaborate with top medical professionals, and lead service development initiatives. You will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapy services while engaging in continuous improvement efforts. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and is committed to enhancing patient care through innovative practices and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hand therapy with a focus on patient-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for hand therapy patients.
• Lead service development and ensure high-quality therapy services.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Clinical Assessment

Service Development

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Job description

Roles:

• 1 Permanent
• 1 Fixed Term (1 Year Maternity Cover)

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our expanding Multi-disciplinary Hand Therapy department at BHRUT.

You will provide clinical expertise for a caseload of hand therapy patients from various referral sources.

There will be close collaboration with orthopaedics consultants, hand surgeons, plastic surgeons, rheumatologists, and colleagues within MDT clinics and service development projects. The role involves operating within the Hand Therapy departments at Queen Hospital and King George Hospital.

You will lead service development and review, ensuring the delivery of a safe, high-quality, evidence-based, and holistic hand therapy service.

Engagement in secondary care clinics and the Virtual Fracture Clinic will be required, working alongside the wider MDT. The successful candidate will have opportunities to lead service reviews and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist assessment, treatment, and advice to hand therapy patients.
• Facilitating and maximizing patient potential within service boundaries.
• Offering highly specialist guidance to MDT members and GPs.
• Providing leadership for the therapy team, in conjunction with the Clinical Lead, in planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating the service for hand therapy outpatients.

Our organization is continually improving. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24, are no longer in special measures, and our CEO, Matthew Trainer, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.

Our diverse staff of 8,000 from 146 countries, with many on apprenticeship programs, work across two main sites—King George Hospital and Queen’s Hospital. We serve over 300,000 A&E visitors annually and are expanding with new theatres and diagnostic centers. An upcoming electronic patient record system will enhance patient care and staff efficiency.

For more information, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Ensure you review the full person specification before applying and demonstrate how you meet the criteria in your application.

All new staff undergo a probationary period. Applications are to be submitted online. For assistance or adjustments related to disability, contact Amanda Vickers at 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further role details can be obtained from the contact provided.

This advert closes on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

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