Static Upper Limb Therapist

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Static Upper Limb Therapist. The role involves delivering high-quality hand therapy in a busy outpatient department, managing a diverse caseload, and participating in service development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in physiotherapy or occupational therapy, HCPC registration, and relevant clinical experience. The position offers opportunities to support junior staff and contribute to evolving patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience working as a qualified physiotherapist or occupational therapist in the UK.
• Demonstrate evidence of relevant clinical experience at band 5/ band 6 level in the UK.
• Evidence of supporting junior staff/students as part of the current/recent role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of therapy to patients in an outpatient setting.
• Independently manage and prioritise a caseload of patients.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of therapy services.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy or occupational therapy

HCPC registration

Accredited student educator from UK-based higher education institution

Job description

Static Upper Limb Therapist

Go back Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 06 January 2026

You will be involved in providing high quality Hand Therapy to a diverse and interesting case mix. It is desirable to have a good knowledge of anatomy, physiology and possession of splinting skills however, full training will be given. You will be fully supported as you develop your clinical skills within the team.

We are seeking someone who can adapt to a changing and challenging environment and work in a busy outpatient department, demonstrating strong prioritisation, delegation and time management skills. You will need strong communication skills both written and verbal.

The service is continuing to develop and you would be expected to be an active participant in that development.

Job Overview

• To deliver effective therapy for patients accessing the outpatient hands and plastics service, utilising specialised, in‑depth theoretical and technical skills.
• To independently manage and prioritise a caseload of patients with acute, complex needs using evidence‑based, client‑centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intervention. This will be undertaken in an outpatient setting.
• To provide support to the clinical team leads in providing leadership, supervision and appraisal for junior and support staff as well as students.
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the therapy services, holding responsibility for defined projects.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high standard of therapy to patients with a range of acute and routine hand presentations (including post trauma, post elective surgery) in an outpatient setting within the hands and plastics service.
• To perform specialist therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex needs, to provide diagnosis, develop, and deliver individualised treatment programme.
• To be actively involved in the implementation of specific changes to practice and protocols.
• You will support the organisational objectives around prioritising patient‑centred care and optimising quality care and patient experience; as well as supporting patient flow through the organisation.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital for NLAG, and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As teaching hospitals working with Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our partnership and our community.

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy or occupational therapy
• HCPC registration
• Accredited student educator from UK‑based higher education institution

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• 12 months experience working as a qualified physiotherapist or occupational therapist in the UK
• Demonstrate evidence of relevant clinical experience at band 5/ band 6 level in the UK
• Evidence of supporting junior staff /students as part of the current /recent role

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Shows desire and capability to develop therapy standards
• Shows knowledge in health and safety issues
• Applies the principles of Essence of Care benchmarks – such as dignity, respect and privacy – to uphold compassionate, patient‑centred care.
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Works well with in a team

Special Attributes and other

• High level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
• Flexible and reliable

Other Requirements

• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

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.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust