Specialist Hand Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for Specialist Hand Therapists (Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists) to join the outpatient therapy service at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. The role involves working with Advanced Hand Therapists and the outpatient therapy team, closely with Trauma and Orthopaedics. You will undertake comprehensive hand therapy assessments, formulate individual treatment plans, and fabricate custom splints. The position requires travel to support outreach clinics across the Morecambe Bay area.
Essential criteria
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Royal College of Occupational Therapy/Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education
Desirable criteria
- BAHT Level 1
- Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy or occupational therapy
- Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
- Experience of working within a team
- Post graduate clinical experience in hand therapy
- Skills, Ability and Knowledge
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make decisions upon that information
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of team / group dynamics and understand the role of a Specialist Hand Therapist within a team.
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within expected capabilities
- To have a clear understanding of the role of a Specialist Hand Therapist in their approach to their professional duties
- Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues
- Ability to motivate patients and other staff.
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organizational and clinical standards in Hand therapy
- Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Manufacture and fitting of custom thermoplastic splints
- Must be willing and able to travel in and around the Morecambe Bay Area
- Education and Qualifications
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Royal College of Occupational Therapy/Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education
- BAHT Level 1
- Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy or occupational therapy
- Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
- Experience of working within a team
- Post graduate clinical experience in hand therapy
- Skills, Ability and Knowledge
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make decisions upon that information
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of team / group dynamics and understand the role of a Specialist Hand Therapist within a team.
- Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within expected capabilities
- To have a clear understanding of the role of a Specialist Hand Therapist in their approach to their professional duties
- Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues
- Ability to motivate patients and other staff.
- To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organizational and clinical standards in Hand therapy
- Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Manufacture and fitting of custom thermoplastic splints
- Must be willing and able to travel in and around the Morecambe Bay Area
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Specialist Hand Therapist
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for Specialist Hand Therapists to join our outpatient therapy service. We welcome applications from qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with outpatient experience and/or splinting experience and valid HCPC registration. You will work with our Advanced Hand Therapists alongside our outpatient therapy team working closely with Trauma and Orthopaedics.
You will have the opportunity to learn from a team of experienced Advanced and Specialist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and through in-service training and external courses. We will support the successful candidate with relevant development needs for the post. Following induction and training the successful applicant will be expected to prescribe exercise programmes, fabricate custom made splints and undertake hand dressings.
Our primary focus is to deliver quality, patient-centred care which is evidenced based and sustainable for the future in an ever changing NHS landscape. To achieve this, we aim to give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic and varied environment and to be involved in service development.
We are in the process of expanding and developing our hand therapy team with a spoke model base
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