Lead Hand Therapy Clinician | Bank Shifts

Circle Health Group; Aston End; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Integrated Care, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Clinical Hand Specialist for bank shifts in South West Hertfordshire within the Physiotherapy department.

The role covers specialist assessment and treatment of complex hand injuries, post-surgical care, and upper limb rehab, with opportunities to lead the hand therapy service, teach colleagues, and collaborate with orthopaedic teams. Flexible hours with on-call coverage available.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Extensive post-registration experience in musculoskeletal or upper limb rehab.
• Expertise in hand therapy, including splinting and post-surgical care.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and communication skills.
• Experience leading or developing specialist services.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist assessment and treatment of complex hand injuries, post-surgical conditions, fractures, and upper limb dysfunctions.
• Develop and implement highly specialised treatment plans, including splinting, scar management, exercise programmes, and functional rehabilitation.
• Lead the hand therapy service, acting as the key clinical expert within the physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams.
• Collaborate with orthopaedic consultants, plastic surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare staff to deliver coordinated care.
• Deliver teaching, training, and supervision to therapy colleagues, students, and other healthcare staff.
• Ensure high standards of record keeping and outcome tracking in line with requirements.

Skills

Clinical hand therapy

Communication skills

Teaching / training

Team leadership

Education

HCPC-registered Physiotherapist or OT

Job description

Circle Integrated Care, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Clinical Hand Specialist for bank shifts in South West Hertfordshire within the Physiotherapy department.

The role covers specialist assessment and treatment of complex hand injuries, post-surgical care, and upper limb rehab, with opportunities to lead the hand therapy service, teach colleagues, and collaborate with orthopaedic teams. Flexible hours with on-call coverage available.