Hand Therapist

Bradford Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Aberford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Hand Therapist to join a Multidisciplinary specialist Hand team. The role involves delivering hand therapy alongside Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgeons, with strong focus on CPD and supervision.

The post supports referrals from Orthopaedics, GPs and other clinicians, and provides supervised practice under a senior hand therapist. UK registration with HCPC is essential, and NHS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in hand therapy and NHS
• Experience supervising students/junior/unregistered staff
• Experience in assessment, development and evaluation of hand therapy programmes

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a Hand Therapy team delivering specialist care
• Provide scar management, splinting and activity retraining
• Collaborate with MDT to optimise hand and wrist function

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Time management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

HCPC registration (OT/Physiotherapist)

Bachelor level degree

Postgraduate study in hand therapy

SLIP or equivalent practice support

CPD evidence

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job summary

ALL INTERVIEWS WILL BE IN PERSON DUE TO PRACTICAL COMPONENT TO INTERVIEW

Closing Date: 13.11.2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: 14.11.2026

Interview to take place: 23.11.2026

Applicants are invited to apply for the post of 'Hand Therapist'.

This post will offer the post holder the opportunity to work as part of a Multidisciplinary specialist Hand team including Orthopaedic Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, Advanced Nursing Specialists, Nursing staff, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

Referrals are received from Orthopaedics, Plastics, AED, First Contact Practitioners and GPs. We have a structured CPD and supervision program. You will receive direct supervision from a senior hand therapist.

Main duties of the job

The Team work as Hand Therapists bringing together the specialist techniques of occupational therapy (scar management, retraining, splinting and advice on activities of daily living) and physiotherapy (joint mobilisations, passive, active and resistive exercises and strengthening). Each person on the team has achieved competency in splinting, exercise provision and wound care to improve hand and wrist dysfunction in patients referred to the service.

About us

The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance. We as a service offer supported training opportunities, both internal and external (to Masters Level), supervision/mentorship and an established development framework which supports CPD.

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned Teaching Hospital Trust at the forefront of research, education and development.

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 389-26-8378876

Essential Experience

• Post-registration experience, including experience of working in hand therapy and the NHS.
• Experience of supervision of students/junior staff/ unregistered staff
• Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of hand therapy treatment programmes

Desirable Experience

• Experience of participating in clinical audit
• Experience in policy development
• Experience of developing innovative practice
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries

Essential Skills

• Report writing / Presentation skills
• Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience of complex clinical reasoning skills and goal setting in hand therapy
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
• Mentoring and advanced communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
• Evidence of reflective practice

Desirable Skills

• Proven evidence of change management skills

Essential Knowledge

• Evidence of complex clinical reasoning skills and goal setting in hand therapy
• Knowledge & experience in management of Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic & Rheumatological conditions
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the hand therapy caseload (patients/service-users/staff)

Desirable Knowledge

• Skills in provision of splinting including fabrication of bespoke splints.
• Understanding of technology and Apps to support rehab
• Knowledge of change management processes

Essential Qualifications

• Appropriate HCPC Registration (OT/Physiotherapist)
• Degree or equivalent qualification recognised by RCOT/CSP
• Relevant post graduate study in hand therapy or equivalent experience.
• Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent experience supporting students in practice
• Evidence of current CPD

Desirable Qualifications

• Member of the British Association of Hand Therapists
• Post graduate qualification in hand therapy
• Leadership or management development qualification
• Advanced communication skills qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Therapy Coordinator, Kerry Davies, [e-mail], 07803408711