Hand Therapist Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a skilled Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist for the Oxford Hand Therapy Unit. The role involves providing comprehensive care for patients with various hand conditions, working within a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes. Candidates should possess relevant experience and be eager to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent appraisal scheme

Regular CPD training

Funding for external training or postgraduate study

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' postgraduate experience as a Band 6.
• Experience working in hospital-based hand therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients.
• Work closely with a team of therapists and hand surgeons.

Skills

Experience in hand therapy

Musculoskeletal assessment

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hand Therapist Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 02 June 2025

A position has become available for a skilled and passionate Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with some experience in Hand Therapy to join the Oxford Hand Therapy Unit. In this role, you will provide evidence-based assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for a varied caseload of patients. You will work closely with a team of experienced therapists and hand surgeons who specialise in Orthopaedics, Plastics, and Trauma at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the John Radcliffe Hospital. You will contribute to delivering high-quality care for patients with a wide range of hand conditions, including acute trauma, postoperative recovery from elective hand surgery, as well as conservative managed hand conditions and injuries.

We are looking for an enthusiastic physiotherapist or occupational therapist eager to learn new skills in a supportive and friendly environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' postgraduate experience as a band 6 and some experience in hand therapy.

The Trust offers an excellent appraisal scheme and regular CPD training, including internal courses, journal clubs, joint working, and access to funding for external training or postgraduate study. Our team is dedicated to providing a structured and progressive pathway in hand therapy to become an Accredited Hand Therapist.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the Oxford Hand Therapy Team, providing musculoskeletal assessment, management, and treatment for patients referred for Hand Therapy. The unit is part of the physiotherapy department and runs clinics across the Trust, including at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and the Horton General Hospital.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It offers a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a hub for medical education, training, and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we provide and the professional relationships we foster with patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We focus on Delivering Compassionate Excellence, emphasizing compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values place patients at the center of our work and underpin the healthcare quality we aspire to provide. Watch how we deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job responsibilities

Full details of the job description and main responsibilities are available in the attached documents (Job Description and Person Specification).

Person Specification

Experience in hand therapy

• Demonstrated experience in hand therapy
• Experience working in hospital-based hand therapy

HCPC registration

• Registered with HCPC

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year. Salary will be adjusted according to current salary if already a band 6.