Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapist

Circle Health Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manor Hospital in Bedford, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapist to join the Physiotherapy team on a bank basis. You will assess and treat complex hand injuries and upper limb conditions, developing advanced treatment plans and leading hand therapy services.

Candidates must be HCPC-registered and have postgraduate hand therapy training, with BAHT membership preferred.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered physiotherapist or occupational therapist.
• Extensive post-registration experience in musculoskeletal or upper limb rehab.
• Proven hand therapy expertise incl. splinting and post-surgical care.
• Experience leading or developing specialist services.
• Postgraduate hand therapy training or advanced clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat complex hand injuries and upper limb conditions.
• Develop specialised treatment plans including splinting and rehab.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions using evidence-based practice.
• Lead the hand therapy service as clinical expert within teams.
• Develop and review hand therapy pathways and protocols.
• Support strategic planning and expansion of hand therapy services.

Skills

Hand therapy expertise

Clinical decision making

Leadership experience

Evidence-based practice

Teaching skills

Education

HCPC registration

Postgraduate hand therapy training

BAHT membership

Job description

Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapist (Bank)
The Manor Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £30.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Manor Hospital in Bedford is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapist to join their team of staff in the Physiotherapy department.
This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Duties of this role include:

• Undertake specialist assessment and treatment of patients with complex hand injuries, post-surgical conditions, fractures, and chronic upper limb dysfunctions.
• Develop and implement highly specialised treatment plans, including splinting, scar management, exercise programmes, and functional rehabilitation.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions using advanced reasoning skills and evidence-based practice.
• Lead the hand therapy service, acting as the key clinical expert within the physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams.
• Develop and review clinical pathways, protocols, and outcome measures specific to hand therapy.
• Contribute to strategic planning and expansion of hand therapy services in line with patient needs and clinical advancements.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Extensive post-registration experience in musculoskeletal or upper limb rehabilitation.
• Proven expertise in hand therapy, including splinting, post-surgical care, and conservative management.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and teaching skills.
• Experience leading or developing specialist services.
• Postgraduate training in hand therapy or advanced clinical practice.
• Membership of BAHT (British Association of Hand Therapists) or equivalent.
• Experience in private healthcare or specialist outpatient services.

Salary & Benefits:
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
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Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapist Bedford, United Kingdom