Specialist Physiotherapist/ Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London seeks a dedicated Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist for a permanent full-time role in hand therapy. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with specialists, and exposure to varied hand therapy cases. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and a commitment to providing outstanding patient care. A great workplace culture and development opportunities are part of the offering.

Benefits

Regular clinical supervision

Access to advanced services

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in hand therapy or related specialities.
• Ability to conduct expert assessments and deliver treatment plans.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct expert assessments and tailored treatment plans.
• Establish personalised rehabilitation goals.
• Provide hand therapy services ensuring effective care.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We are delighted to offer a permanent, full-time position for a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with a passion for Hand Therapy to join the established Musculoskeletal Therapy Team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinician with relevant experience and enthusiasm, to further develop both clinical and non-clinical skills in a supportive and innovative environment.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and collaborative team including Highly Specialist Hand Therapists and MSK Physiotherapists
• Exposure to a wide range of hand therapy cases including traumatic, acquired, and post-surgical conditions.
• Referrals from specialist hand consultants, fracture clinics, and rheumatology.
• Access to advanced services such as sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasonography, virtual fracture clinics, and persistent pain clinics.
• Strong links with Radiology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry, and Emergency Medicine

Professional Development

• Regular clinical supervision and in-service training programmes
• Tailored individualised training to support your growth

We pride ourselves on nurturing our staff and adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape through continuous learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct expert assessments and deliver tailored treatment plans for individuals with traumatic, acquired, or post-surgical hand conditions, using a range of therapeutic approaches to support recovery and function.
• Establish personalised rehabilitation goals and monitor progress through recognised clinical outcome measures.
• Provide hand therapy services for patients referred by specialist hand consultants, fracture clinic, and rheumatology teams, ensuring timely and effective care.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and carers, using both verbal and non-verbal techniques to obtain informed consent, guide rehabilitation, and manage patient expectations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to ensure seamless and coordinated patient care.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025