Paediatric Advanced Therapist - Hand Therapy

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent children's health organization is seeking a Paediatric Advanced Therapist - Hand Therapy to join their team in Sheffield. The role involves providing specialized hand therapy to children and working in a supportive environment focusing on outstanding care. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in paediatric hand therapy and relevant qualifications. This part-time permanent position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Significant and relevant hand therapy experience.
• Experience in teaching and supervision of junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist hand therapy and rehabilitation for paediatric patients.
• Conduct upper limb functional assessments for surgical planning.
• Lead complex case management within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Extensive experience in paediatric hand therapy

Skills in splinting

Scar management

Experience in orthopaedics

Reliable and punctual

Education

Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

MSc in Paediatric Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy or equivalent

Hand Therapy qualification / BAHT membership

Job description

Go back Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Advanced Therapist - Hand Therapy

The closing date is 05 October 2025

We are looking for a motivated, flexible, and innovative person to join our supportive BOPP's team (Burns, Orthopaedics, Plastics & Limb Reconstruction). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist and collaborative environment, primarily in outpatient settings, providing expert care to children with a range of upper limb conditions.

Who We're Looking For:

Qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with HCPC registration.

Extensive experience in paediatric hand therapy, with skills in splinting and scar management.

Experience in orthopaedics, trauma, burns, and plastics.

Join us and become part of a passionate team committed to delivering outstanding care and supporting your career growth.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

Provide specialist hand therapy, splinting and rehabilitation for paediatric patients following elective and trauma surgery, orthopaedic and neuromuscular conditions.

Conduct upper limb functional and handwriting assessments to support surgical planning.

Lead on complex case management within a multi-disciplinary team.

Train and support less experienced team members.

Deliver training to the wider team and contribute to ongoing service development.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success.We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
• MSc in Paediatric Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Hand Therapy qualification / BAHT membership
• Research qualification

Experience

• Significant and relevant hand therapy experience
• Orthopaedics, Trauma and Burns& Plastics experience
• Scar management
• Appraisal / supervision / teaching of more junior staff
• Audit / Service evaluation
• Working with patients with congenital upper limb abnormalities
• Experience working with amputees Orthotics

Knowledge and Skills

• Pathophysiology of plastic, orthopaedic and burns injuries and healing process.
• Plastic Surgery protocols
• Splinting Skills
• Child Protection procedures
• Audit / Research / Service Evaluation
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
• Advanced understanding of clinical governance and it's implications for services.
• Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care.
• Understanding of the impact of chronic illness / hospitalisation on children and their families.
• Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family.
• Disability equipment

Personal Attributes

• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7352515

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust