Clinical Lead Therapist - Hand and Wrist

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Huddersfield is seeking a dynamic Clinical Lead for Hand and Wrist therapy. This full-time role involves managing outpatient physiotherapy services and shaping therapy practices. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and NHS experience. Competitive salary offered between £47,810 to £54,710 annually, with a commitment to ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Support for training and development

Qualifications

• NHS experience either as an undergraduate or postgraduate is essential.
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training required.
• Substantial experience of treating complex conditions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Clinical Lead for the Hand and Wrist Therapy Outpatient service.
• Perform highly specialist assessment and treatment of hand and wrist patients.
• Develop, deliver, evaluate treatment programmes and provide specialist advice.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with Hand and Wrist Trauma

Education

Relevant Degree/Diploma

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Job summary

MSK Physiotherapy Services at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a full time dynamic and experienced therapist to join our team as Clinical Lead in Hand and wrist therapy.

The post-holder will contribute to the management of a team of out-patient physiotherapy staff and play a key role in shaping out-patient hand and wrist therapy services, in line with latest guidelines. They will provide support and training to the wider physiotherapy team.

We seek an individual who is proactive, well organised and with strong communication and problem-solving skills. CHFT will offer support for training and development as required for this post.

NHS experience and experience of splinting is essential to this role.

Interview date: 21st August 2025

Main duties of the job

To act as the Clinical Lead for the Hand and Wrist Therapy Outpatient service, which includes Trauma and Elective surgical patients.

To advance clinical practice in this area of work and take alead in evolving and embedding best practice.

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-COM2542

Job locations

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Job description Job responsibilities

To perform highly specialist assessment and treatment of hand and wrist patients, to facilitate a smooth, efficient and effective patient pathway

To determine a clinical diagnosis and develop, deliver, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programmes and/or provide highly specialist advice, ensuring appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.

To manage own highly specialist caseload in this area.

Establish relationships with other stakeholders and services involved in the care of hand and wrist patients.

To educate and train Physiotherapists and qualified and non-qualified healthcare / social services / education staff including medical staff.

To work autonomously within Trust policies and standards of professional practice, maintaining accurate and comprehensive up to date records.

To assist the Team Leader in the daily operational management of the Out-Patient Physiotherapy Team

Previous NHS physiotherapy experience either as an undergraduate or postgraduate is essential to role.

Job description Job responsibilities

To perform highly specialist assessment and treatment of hand and wrist patients, to facilitate a smooth, efficient and effective patient pathway

To determine a clinical diagnosis and develop, deliver, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programmes and/or provide highly specialist advice, ensuring appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.

To manage own highly specialist caseload in this area.

Establish relationships with other stakeholders and services involved in the care of hand and wrist patients.

To educate and train Physiotherapists and qualified and non-qualified healthcare / social services / education staff including medical staff.

To work autonomously within Trust policies and standards of professional practice, maintaining accurate and comprehensive up to date records.

To assist the Team Leader in the daily operational management of the Out-Patient Physiotherapy Team

Previous NHS physiotherapy experience either as an undergraduate or postgraduate is essential to role.

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential

• Relevant Degree/Diploma
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training
• previous NHS physiotherapy experience either as an undergraduate or postgraduate

Desirable

• Clinical Educator Training
• Member of Professional Body
• Study to Masters level or equivalent
• Leadership Training

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential

• Experience of managing patients with Hand and Wrist Trauma
• Excellent communication skills including talking and listening as well as being aware of non-verbal communication i.e. Motivational Interviewing/ADP
• Substantial experience of treating complex conditions.
• Significant NHS experience as a senior physiotherapist.
• Ability to manage customer expectation e.g. dealing with complaints.
• Experience Developing Staff e.g. Supervision, PDR's
• Demonstrate Reflective Practice and evidence of experiential learning
• Knowledge of relevant guidelines, NHS policies, local and national initiatives
• Relevant and comprehensive evidence of Life-Long Learning and CPD.
• Experience in planning, allocating and delegating tasks
• Experience of managing elective hand and wrist surgery patients
• Experience of splinting

Desirable

• Teaching/presentation skills.
• Knowledge and use of the bio-psychosocial approach.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential

• Experience in contributing to service improvements.
• Critical Appraisal Skills.
• Proven clinical leadership skills.
• Ability to support and coach others in the management of complex cases.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and influence others.
• Ability to recognise own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn skills from others.
• Ability to prioritise own and others caseloads.
• Ability to pay excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

• Ability to recognise stress in self and others and develop effective coping strategies.

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential

• Relevant Degree/Diploma
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training
• previous NHS physiotherapy experience either as an undergraduate or postgraduate

Desirable

• Clinical Educator Training
• Member of Professional Body
• Study to Masters level or equivalent
• Leadership Training

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential

• Experience of managing patients with Hand and Wrist Trauma
• Excellent communication skills including talking and listening as well as being aware of non-verbal communication i.e. Motivational Interviewing/ADP
• Substantial experience of treating complex conditions.
• Significant NHS experience as a senior physiotherapist.
• Ability to manage customer expectation e.g. dealing with complaints.
• Experience Developing Staff e.g. Supervision, PDR's
• Demonstrate Reflective Practice and evidence of experiential learning
• Knowledge of relevant guidelines, NHS policies, local and national initiatives
• Relevant and comprehensive evidence of Life-Long Learning and CPD.
• Experience in planning, allocating and delegating tasks
• Experience of managing elective hand and wrist surgery patients
• Experience of splinting

Desirable

• Teaching/presentation skills.
• Knowledge and use of the bio-psychosocial approach.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential

• Experience in contributing to service improvements.
• Critical Appraisal Skills.
• Proven clinical leadership skills.
• Ability to support and coach others in the management of complex cases.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and influence others.
• Ability to recognise own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn skills from others.
• Ability to prioritise own and others caseloads.
• Ability to pay excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

• Ability to recognise stress in self and others and develop effective coping strategies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)