Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our specialist Hand Therapy Team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. This is a permanent post based within the outpatient therapy department, working closely with Clinical Specialists and gaining valuable experience in the rehabilitation of upper limb orthopaedic conditions.

We are committed to supporting your continuous professional development and encourage all staff to take an active role in their learning and growth. You will also have the opportunity to supervise and mentor other Therapists, support staff, and students, helping to shape the future of our therapy services. At The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on being a supportive, friendly, and forward‑thinking organisation. We are passionate about providing the highest quality care to our patients while also ensuring our staff feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. We are a place where innovation is welcomed, professional development is actively supported, and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. By joining us, you will become part of a hospital and community that puts people first – patients, families, and staff alike.

Work as part of a specialist team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists delivering a dedicated hand therapy service.

Provide high‑quality, specialist assessments and treatments, including splinting.

Manage a caseload of patients requiring assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for hand and wrist conditions.

Represent the therapy team at multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings with Trauma and Orthopaedic Hand Consultants.

Support the development of the wider therapy workforce, including supervision of staff and education of students.

Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

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• A broad range of postgraduate experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic specialities, with a strong focus on hand and wrist conditions
  
• Evidence of personal professional development in this specialist area
  
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to deliver effective, patient‑centred interventions
  
• A commitment to contributing to team development through supervision, teaching, and peer support
  

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for "would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?", and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

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• Post‑graduate experience in the use of thermoplastics
  
• Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
  
• Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
  
• Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines.
  
• Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
  
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
  
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
  
• Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
  
• Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
  

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• Post graduate experience in the treatment and management of acute and chronic hand injuries
  
• Clinical experience of working within hand therapy, orthopaedic outpatients and orthopaedic inpatients.
  
• Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
  
• Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
  
• Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
  
• Experience of working within a multi‑professional team
  
• Experience of management of resources
  

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• Degree in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
  
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
  
• Post‑graduate qualification in the use of thermoplastics
  
• Membership of Professional body British Association of Occupational Therapists/Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
  
• Evidence of post grad qualification relevant to hand therapy
  
• Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
  

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year, per annum, pro rata