Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapy (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Integrated Care in Hertfordshire is seeking a Clinical Hand Specialist to join the Physiotherapy team on a bank basis, covering South West Hertfordshire. The role operates on an as-and-when-required basis, with an hourly rate up to £30.50 depending on experience and qualifications.

You will assess and treat complex hand injuries, develop advanced treatment plans, lead the service, collaborate with MDTs, deliver teaching, and ensure precise records and outcome tracking.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with hand therapy expertise.
• Extensive post-registration experience in musculoskeletal or upper limb rehab.
• Proven ability to lead or develop specialist services.
• Strong teaching and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialised hand therapy assessments and treatments.
• Develop and implement advanced treatment plans including splinting.
• Lead the hand therapy service within the physiotherapy team.
• Collaborate with surgeons and nurses for integrated care.
• Provide teaching and supervision to colleagues and students.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome data.

Skills

Hand therapy

Clinical leadership

Education/training

Musculoskeletal rehab

Orthopaedics collaboration

Education

HCPC-registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

Job description

Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapy (Bank) Circle Integrated Care - South West Hertfordshire Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £30.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Integrated Care 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 Hand Specialist 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.
• Lead the hand therapy service, acting as the key clinical expert within the physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams.
• Work closely with orthopaedic consultants, plastic surgeons, nurses, and other allied health professionals to deliver coordinated and effective care.
• Deliver teaching, training, and supervision to therapy colleagues, students, and other healthcare staff.
• Ensure high standards of record keeping, clinical documentation, and outcome tracking in line with professional and organisational requirements.

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.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate. "Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy" At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK's largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice - we make it happen. We're also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we're shaping the future of healthcare