Hand Therapy Advanced Practitioner (OT/PT) — Lead Clinician

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health care organization in Blackburn seeks an Advanced Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Practitioner specializing in Hand Therapy. The role involves leading clinical services and delivering expert care in hand trauma management. Candidates must have at least four years of clinical experience, possess strong leadership skills, and be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to patient care and service development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years clinical experience in hand trauma and elective conditions.
• Advanced knowledge of assessment and clinical interventions in hand therapy.
• Proven experience in leading quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical expertise in Hand Therapy.
• Manage a complex caseload and undertake interventions.
• Demonstrate effective communication and leadership within the team.

Skills

Expert clinical knowledge

Clinical reasoning

Leadership and management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Profession Specific Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Health & Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC)

Member of the British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT)

Job description

A prominent health care organization in Blackburn seeks an Advanced Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Practitioner specializing in Hand Therapy. The role involves leading clinical services and delivering expert care in hand trauma management. Candidates must have at least four years of clinical experience, possess strong leadership skills, and be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to patient care and service development in a collaborative environment.