Senior Physiotherapist - Hand Therapy & MSK

Senior Physiotherapist - Hand Therapy & MSK

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our friendly and forward-thinking Outpatient Therapy Team at Fitzwilliam Hospital. This role is ideal for a clinician with either:

• Previous experience in an MSK outpatient clinic, with existing knowledge and clinical skills specific to hand and wrist rehabilitation
• OR
• A motivated MSK clinician eager to develop into Hand Therapy with the support of our experienced team

Experience in splinting is preferable for those already working within a hand therapy setting.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will provide high-quality assessment and specialised treatment for an adult caseload, including post-operative MSK and hand/wrist conditions. This is a rewarding and varied role covering:

• Elective post-operative care
• Acquired hand/wrist conditions
• Complex condition management

You will carry out assessments, interventions (including splinting and rehabilitation), and evaluations using a variety of techniques and tools tailored to each patient. A sound knowledge of exercise prescription and functional occupational performance is essential for delivering effective outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessment and treatment of hand and upper limb conditions
• Manage post-operative and conservatively treated MSK conditions within a structured rehab plan
• Develop tailored exercise programmes and functional rehabilitation plans
• Evaluate patients' occupational performance and support return to daily activities or work
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively with Consultants, GPs, and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Contribute to service development, clinical audit, and mentoring of junior staff

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay.

The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision People caring for People. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people staff and doctors are Ramsay Health Cares most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our Speak Up for Safety programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more Time to Care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist

Experience

Essential

• Proven MSK outpatient experience, with an interest or background in hand/wrist rehabilitation
• Willingness to develop into a hand therapy specialist if not already in a specialist role
• Competence in splinting (preferred for hand therapy applicants)
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills
• A team player with a patient-focused approach and a commitment to CPD
• Confidence with exercise prescription and goal-based rehabilitation

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Level 18, Tower 42

25 Old Broad Street

London

EC2N 1HQ

Employer's website

https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)