Static Hand Therapist - Band 6 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a skilled Band 6 Hand Therapist. This role focuses on providing expert rehabilitation for hand and upper limb conditions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to evidence-based practice. Ideal candidates have two years' experience and must be HCPC Registered. Join us for a chance to make a real impact in patient care.

Benefits

Access to comprehensive training and development programs

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years’ experience working at Band 5 level.
• Willingness to participate in 7-day working on a rota basis.
• Ability to drive and hold a clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for hand and upper limb conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice.

Skills

Expert assessment and treatment

Rehabilitation for hand and upper limb conditions

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Evidence-based practice development

Job description

Are you a skilled and compassionate Hand therapist looking for an exciting opportunity? Look no further! University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking aBand 6 Hand Therapist to join our dynamic team.

Position: Band 6 Hand Therapist

Location:University Hospitals Dorset (across Poole and Christchurch sites)

About Us: University Hospitals Dorset is a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence in patient care. Our hospitals by the sea offer a collaborative and supportive environment, where you can make a real impact on patients’ lives.

Why Join Us?
• Access to comprehensive in-house training and development programs.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• The chance to work across our two sites and with diverse patient populations.

This role requires HCPC Registration

Interview Date: TBC

Role Overview:As a Band 6 Hand Therapist, you will work closely with patients referred from orthopaedics, primary and secondary care, as well as self-referrals. Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing expert assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for hand and upper limb conditions.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.• Contributing to the development of evidence-based practice.
• Participating in in-house training and development programs.

Requirements: To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
• A minimum of two years’ experience working at Band 5 level.
• Willingness to participate in 7-day working on a rota basis.
• Ability to drive, hold a clean driver’s license, and have access to a car for work purposes.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.




This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025