Clinical Lead Therapist - Hand and Wrist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead in Hand Therapy to support and develop their MSK Therapy Service. The ideal candidate will have expertise in hand therapy, strong leadership skills, and a desire to influence service development. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for service development

Investment in training and professional development

Strong multidisciplinary links

Qualifications

• Experience in hand therapy and splinting in the NHS is essential.
• Proactive and confident communication are required.
• Enthusiastic about service development and leading others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the therapy team in delivering hand therapy services.
• Develop a patient-focused hand therapy service according to guidelines.
• Provide expert clinical support and mentorship to colleagues.

Skills

Hand therapy expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with a passion for hand therapy? We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and skilled clinician to join our MSK Therapy Service as Clinical Lead in Hand Therapy.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and support the therapy team in delivering hand therapy services, working collaboratively with Hand and Wrist Consultants.
• Shape and develop a modern, patient-focused hand therapy service in line with the latest guidelines.
• Act as a specialist resource, providing expert clinical support, training, and mentorship to colleagues across the wider therapy workforce. To act as the Clinical Lead for the Hand and Wrist Therapy Outpatient service, which includes Trauma and Elective surgical patients.
• Advance clinical practice in this area of work and take a lead in evolving and embedding best practice.

Requirements / Who we're looking for

• Proactive, well organised, and confident in communication and problem-solving.
• Experienced in the NHS, with proven expertise in hand therapy and splinting (essential).
• Enthusiastic about developing services and supporting the growth of others.
• To be eligible to apply for this role candidates must have undergraduate and/or postgraduate experience in the NHS as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist.

What we can offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities to influence service development and make a real difference for patients.
• Ongoing investment in your training and professional development.
• Strong multidisciplinary links with consultants, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and surgical colleagues.
• You will be supported through regular multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and have direct access to surgeons for any clinical queries or case discussions. You will also receive guidance and input from the managerial and wider team to support service development, quality improvement, and the delivery of strategic objectives.
• This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape a specialist outpatient therapy service, combining advanced clinical expertise with team leadership and service development.