Band 8c Consultant Hand Therapist | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Ilford, Greater London, Romford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Consultant Hand Therapist to lead a team in a high-performing service. The role involves providing expert treatment for complex trauma patients, guiding service development, and supervising staff. Join us to drive innovation and improve patient care in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and development opportunities available.

Benefits

London Living Wage

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in hand therapy with a strong track record treating complex trauma.
• Passion for driving change and improving patient care.
• Experience in teaching and supervising other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment to patients.
• Guide the Multidisciplinary Team on specialist matters.
• Lead teaching and supervision of junior staff.
• Develop policies and guidelines based on evidence-based practice.

Skills

Leadership in hand therapy

Complex trauma treatment

Clinical excellence

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Consultant Hand Therapist to lead and shape a high-performing service within a busy, diverse acute hospital. This new Band 8c role is your chance to drive innovation, champion clinical excellence, and influence the future of hand therapy for complex trauma patients. You will lead a talented team managing acute hand injuries, collaborating closely with surgical, ED, and therapy colleagues. Alongside delivering advanced clinical care, you will guide service development, research, and workforce growth. This is a patient-facing role.

Join us in making a positive impact on patients across three diverse London boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients within your area of specialty, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries
• Offer highly specialist guidance and advice to other members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) on matters relating to your specialist area
• Provide a lead role in teaching and supervising physiotherapists, occupational therapists and students
• Contribute to the development of the Hand Therapy service through the promotion, adaptation and development of policies, procedures and guidelines using evidence-based practice and current research

About the role / Requirements

The post-holder will have proven leadership in hand therapy, a strong track record in treating complex trauma, and a passion for driving change. This role offers development opportunities within a Trust that values ambition and new ideas.

About the Trust and Location

We operate from two main sites – King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. The organisation is committed to delivering care we’re proud of and is progressing with improvements across services.

We are a London Living Wage employer and support flexible working. We are opening two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in KGH and have initiatives including Women’s Health Hub, Ageing Well Centre, and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) to enhance patient care.

Closing date and how to apply

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025. Applications should be made online. For queries regarding the application process, contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.