Hand Therapist

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in Leicester is seeking a part-time Physiotherapist to join their team. This role involves treating musculoskeletal conditions and working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care. Candidates should have a BSc in Physiotherapy and manual therapy skills. They offer flexible working, career progression opportunities, and benefits including a pension scheme and discounted gym membership.

Benefits

Flexible working

Discounted gym membership

Protected CPD time

Qualifications

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council is required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Treat a range of musculoskeletal conditions and post-operative cases.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver excellent clinical care that is responsive to patients' needs.

Skills

Manual therapy skills

Strong communication skills

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Physiotherapist (Hospital) – Leicester Hospital

Working Hours & Pay

Bank – Part Time. Up to £25 per hour, depending on experience.

Employer Overview

Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital, founded 1969, a leading provider of private healthcare in Leicestershire.

The hospital includes 28 inpatient beds, theatres, an endoscopy suite, a digital X‑ray room and digital mammography. It was the blueprint for the wider hospital refresh programme and is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Mission Statement

If you want to make a big impact on the wellbeing of your patients, here’s where you can. As the UK’s largest healthcare charity, we’re shaping the nation’s health and support postgraduate training, mentoring and career development.

Main Responsibilities

• Work across inpatients and outpatients, treating a range of musculoskeletal conditions and post‑operative hand and wrist surgery cases.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team of nurses, allied health professionals and consultants supported by a regional clinical lead.
• Help patients achieve, maintain and recover to their aspired level of health and wellbeing.
• Deliver excellent clinical care that is safe, effective, caring, well‑led and responsive to patients’ needs.
• Be compliant with all governance standards and participate in clinical audit and quality assurance processes.
• Enjoy protected CPD time and access to programmes and events by the Nuffield Health Academy.

Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or equivalent and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Excellent manual therapy skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Experience

• Extensive hand therapy experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with all kinds of people.

Benefits & Development Opportunities

We offer flexible working, freedom to focus on patients, and opportunities for career progression – from clinical roles to management.

Benefits include:

• Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive.
• Access to a pension scheme.
• Discounted gym membership at £25 per month.
• Protected CPD time and training programmes.
• Potential to work within the Nuffield Recovery Plus programme and other specialist services.

Application Process

We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early if the application volume is exceptionally high. Apply now to ensure you are considered for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.