Consultant Therapist (Hand Therapy) | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking a part-time Consultant Hand Therapist for up to 18 months. This role involves triaging GP referrals, assessing and treating complex hand trauma, and leading mentorship efforts within a team of hand therapists. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in clinical practice, advocacy for diversity, and support for research initiatives. The application closes on 26 Oct 2025.

Qualifications

• To be an expert in clinical practice and provide leadership in hand therapy.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in practice and workforce.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting advanced practice.

Responsibilities

• Triage from GPs and primary care centres.
• Conduct assessment and treatment for complex hand and wrist trauma.
• Promote and contribute to research in hand therapy.
• Support education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote diversity and inclusion within the practice.

Skills

Expertise in clinical practice

Leadership and guidance skills

Mentoring and supervision

Diversity and inclusion advocacy

Research and project support

Job description

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We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a part-time Consultant Hand Therapist post to work alongside our current Hand Therapy Consultant, Sarah Mee and our innovative team of 20 hand therapists. This is a fixed-term (or secondment) position for up to 18 months.

Key responsibilities

• Triage from GPs and primary care centres
• Elective and trauma first contact practitioner clinics
• Assessment and treatment of complex hand and wrist trauma and acquired conditions
• Collaboration with the Hand MDT; including weekly teaching, combined MDT clinics and service development
• Education, research, innovation, quality improvement, patient pathway and clinical guideline development

At the end of the fixed-term there will be an opportunity to apply for a full-time Consultant Hand Therapist position.

• To be an expert in clinical practice and resource; to provide expert advice, leadership and guidance to colleagues in hand therapy
• Motivate, support and lead staff across hand therapy / therapies with acknowledgement of key areas of service and policy development
• To mentor, supervise and encourage learning, career progression and development of advanced practice by passing on knowledge, ensuring a culture of learning, evidence and teamwork
• Actively seek to promote diversity and inclusion across the workforce and within practice through strong modelling and leadership
• To promote, contribute to and support research in hand therapy. To mentor and support staff in research projects
• To promote, contribute to and support strategic planning, service development projects within hand therapy, the Hand unit MDT Sub-directorate and wider therapy
• To develop strong links with Higher Education Institutions and Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring effective training within hand therapy. To support across therapies in building an effective future workforce
• Facilitate clinical expert opinion, patient facing and in discussion with MDT for treatment intervention planning
• Triaging GP referrals, managing imaging, patient information, correct pathway management – working on patient pathways from GP referral to first definitive treatment

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

This advert closes on Sunday 26 Oct 2025.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.