Job overview
The integrated Musculoskeletal Service is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic hand therapist ( OT or PT ) to join our hand therapy team based at Lister Hospital in Stevenage.
A developmental from Band 5 to Band 6 will be considered for the right applicant.
The post holder will carry out assessment, intervention, including splinting and rehabilitation, and evaluation of hand therapy patients using a variety of tools and techniques.
Trauma referrals are received daily from hand clinics and Consultant teams within our Hand Therapy Unit. You will be seeing patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions.
We are looking for sound clinical reasoning and communication skills, and an ability to work well within a team.
You will have regular informal/formal supervision with experienced senior therapists and will work as part of the wider community Musculoskeletal Service.
You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Proposed Interview date : Week commencing 19th July 2026
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
To perform advanced assessment and treatment of hands and plastics patients including splinting and rehabilitation programmes
To assist in the formulation of clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner
To hold responsibility for own case load. Supervision taking the form of regular one to one sessions with the line manager, informal daily supervision, formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences and reflective practice. Access to advice and support from a senior hand therapist is available on a regular basis
To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to develop and enhance personal and team's clinical practice; to make suggestions to Clinical Lead/Head of Service for changes to practice by the team; to assist in the implementation of specific changes to practice; to contribute to the preparation of service protocols
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy & HPC Registration
- Relevant NHS/Social Services post registration experience covering 1/2 rotations
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to Hands & High level of interest in Hands injuries, splinting and rehabilitation.
- Ability to establish excellent rapport with patients and members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of Planning, delivering and evaluating Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy process
- Knowledge of /use of appropriate standardised assessment tools
- Ability to problem solve, set treatment goals and clinically reason
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible to meet demands of and change in service.
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This advert is for Senior Hand Therapist with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust in Welwyn Garden City, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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