Specialist Hand Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
Join a growing specialist Hand Therapy Service at Barnsley Hospital as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. This role offers a structured development pathway to specialise in hand therapy, with comprehensive supervision and competency-based progression. Applicants who do not yet meet all Band 6 competencies are encouraged to apply, with support provided to reach this level through an Annex 21 program. The position focuses on upper limb rehabilitation, including splinting, scar management, and tendon rehabilitation.
Essential criteria
- Awareness of NHS issues.
- Awareness of confidentiality issues.
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and training in specialty area.
Desirable criteria
- BAHT level I/II working towards accreditation LEVEL 1
- Significant post-graduate clinical experience, with experience in each of the following areas Hand Therapy
- Experience of Splinting (Static)
- Experience of Evidence Based Practice and Risk Assessment.
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience in the NHS in the UK as a qualified physiotherapist.
- Member of specialist interest group BAHT
- MCSP/RCOT
- Experience of supervision of assistants
- Skills and Abilities
- Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills.
- Good communication skills written and verbal.
- Organisational interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints.
- Ability to risk assess and awareness of H & S for own and others work area and caseloads.
- Rotations in non-core skill areas e.g., mental health, learning disabilities, community.
- Involvement in Research and Audit projects
- Personal Attributes
- Ability to teach and supervise.
- Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative.
- Flexibility of working practice and times.
- Trust Values
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team.
- Knowledge and Awareness
- Awareness of NHS issues.
- Awareness of confidentiality issues.
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and training in specialty area.
- BAHT level I/II working towards accreditation LEVEL 1
- Significant post-graduate clinical experience, with experience in each of the following areas Hand Therapy
- Experience of Splinting (Static)
- Experience of Evidence Based Practice and Risk Assessment.
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience in the NHS in the UK as a qualified physiotherapist.
- Member of specialist interest group BAHT
- MCSP/RCOT
- Experience of supervision of assistants
- Skills and Abilities
- Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills.
- Good communication skills written and verbal.
- Organisational interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under time pressures and constraints.
- Ability to risk assess and awareness of H & S for own and others work area and caseloads.
- Rotations in non-core skill areas e.g., mental health, learning disabilities, community.
- Involvement in Research and Audit projects
- Personal Attributes
- Ability to teach and supervise.
- Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative.
- Flexibility of working practice and times.
- Trust Values
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team.
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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Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
4425 - Specialist Hand Therapist
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
Join a growing specialist Hand Therapy Service at Barnsley Hospital.
Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a passion for upper limb rehabilitation? Are you looking to develop specialist skills within Hand Therapy whilst working in a supportive, friendly and ambitious team?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Hand Therapy Service as a Band 56 Annex 21 Development Hand Therapist. This post is open to both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and offers a structured development pathway for clinicians wishing to specialise in this rewarding area of practice.
Whether you are an experienced Band 5 looking for your next challenge or already have some hand therapy experience, we will provide the support, supervision and development opportunities to help you progress to Band 6 through Annex 21.
Main duties of the job
Applicants who do not yet meet all the Band 6 competencies are encouraged to apply.
A comprehensive development programme will include:
Structured clinical supervision.
Competency-based progression.
Supported development in splinting, scar management, tendon rehabilitation
Opportunities to attend specialist courses and professional development events.
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