Assistant Hand Therapy Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Job share
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an Assistant Hand Therapy Practitioner within the Pulvertaft Hand Unit, supporting Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. The post holder will manage an independent caseload of patients, teaching exercise programmes and fitting splints under supervision. It's an opportunity to develop specialist skills in hand therapy within a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities
- Managing a defined caseload with minimal support from the delegating therapist.
- Teaching and supervising exercise programmes to support patient recovery.
- Assessing, issuing and teaching the use of walking aids where required.
- Fitting and teaching the use of appliances or splints for agreed conditions.
- Supporting safe moving and handling in line with Trust policies.
Essential criteria
- GCSE English and Maths or Equivalent
- Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience or be able to evidence/knowledge within a similar therapy assistant setting
- IT knowledge
- NHS experience or working in an Acute NHS setting
- Demonstrates team player attributes
- Able to demonstrate communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate reliability and responsibility
Desirable criteria
- Experience specifically in the area of Hand Therapy or outpatient setting
- Experience of stock control/stock taking
- To understand the roles of other rehabilitation professionals
- Experience in supervision
- Able to demonstrate managing a caseload
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £27,485 – £30,162 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Hand Therapy Practitioner
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Hand Therapy Team as a Band 4 Assistant within the renowned Pulvertaft Hand Unit. We are a busy, friendly clinical service specialising in hand and upper-limb conditions and injuries. Although the wider Unit includes Doctors, Nurses, Therapists and Extended Scope Practitioners, this role focuses on supporting our Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
As a Hand Therapy Assistant, you will work under the supervision of qualified therapy staff to support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey. You will also manage an independent caseload of patients with clearly defined treatment plans, helping them progress through their personalised rehabilitation programmes.
This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, motivated, and eager to develop specialist skills within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
Working Hours
This post offers a structured weekly timetable:
- Monday: 08:00-17:00
- Tuesday: 09:00-18:30
- Wednesday: 08:00-16:00
- Thursday: 08:00-16:30
- Friday: 08:30-13:00
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a defined caseload with minimal support from th
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