Physiotherapist, Hand Therapy & Upper Limb

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry seeks a motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their Hand Therapy team. The successful candidate will manage complex musculoskeletal cases, contribute to service delivery, and support junior staff. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic environment committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must manage a diverse caseload of complex musculoskeletal and post-operative conditions.
• Experience in supervising and developing junior staff required.
• Knowledge of service delivery and clinical practice development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnoses and/or complex needs.
• Ensure development of junior staff through supervision and training.
• Participate in clinical practice and service development evaluation.
• Contribute to the Trust Therapy service maintenance and development.
• Lead in information management and ensure timely data reporting.

Skills

Evidence based practice

Client-centred principles

Supervision and training

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our specialist Hand Therapy and Upper Limb team, working across University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) and the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby. This cross-site role offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of complex musculoskeletal and post-operative conditions within the Hand Therapy & MSK teams, contribute to evidence based service delivery, service development and support junior staff. If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss it further or arrange a visit to meet the team and view our facilities, please contact us today.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnoses and/or complex needs, using evidence based and client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a defined clinical area.
• Ensure development of junior staff through supervision, training and annual appraisal.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice and service development within the area.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust Therapy service.
• Take a lead for information management to ensure high quality data is recorded, evaluated and reported in a timely manner.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award: Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk).

Development &Culture

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

How to apply / Informal visits

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Naomi Smerdon
Job title: Team Lead Hand Therapy Team
Email address: [e-mail]