Lead Hand Therapist - OT (Band 7, Part-Time)

Meeveem Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is hiring a Band 7 Specialist Hand Occupational Therapist to provide clinical and managerial leadership for the Adult Hand Therapy Service at Macclesfield Hospital. You will manage a significant caseload with advanced hand therapy skills and contribute to service development.

The role requires HCPC registration, a relevant degree, and experience with education, mentoring, and audits. The position is part-time (30 hours/week) and tailored to staff within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential for practice.
• Advanced hand therapy assessment and intervention knowledge.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and audits.
• Ability to develop service improvements aligned with NHS priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of the Hand Therapy service.
• Report performance to pathway lead and ensure standards are met.
• Contribute to education and training of students and staff.
• Collaborate with MSK pathway lead and Hand Unit colleagues.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Leadership

Audit skills

Decision making

Prioritise workload

Autonomous working

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

HCPC registration

Relevant professional degree / diploma

Masters level post graduate courses

Clinical Educator training

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust is hiring a Band 7 Specialist Hand Occupational Therapist to provide clinical and managerial leadership for the Adult Hand Therapy Service at Macclesfield Hospital. You will manage a significant caseload with advanced hand therapy skills and contribute to service development.

The role requires HCPC registration, a relevant degree, and experience with education, mentoring, and audits. The position is part-time (30 hours/week) and tailored to staff within the NHS framework.