Job summary
We are delighted to offer a permanent, full-time position for a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with a passion for Hand Therapy to join the established Musculoskeletal Therapy Team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinician with relevant experience and enthusiasm, to further develop both clinical and non-clinical skills in a supportive and innovative environment.
What We Offer
A welcoming and collaborative team including Highly Specialist Hand Therapists and MSK Physiotherapists
Exposure to a wide range of hand therapy cases including traumatic, acquired, and post-surgical conditions.
Referrals from specialist hand consultants, fracture clinics, and rheumatology.
Access to advanced services such as sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasonography, virtual fracture clinics, and persistent pain clinics.
Strong links with Radiology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry, and Emergency Medicine
Professional Development
Regular clinical supervision and in-service training programmes
Tailored individualised training to support your growth
We pride ourselves on nurturing our staff and adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape through continuous learning and development.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct expert assessments and deliver tailored treatment plans for individuals withtraumatic, acquired, or post-surgical hand conditions, using a range of therapeutic approaches to support recovery and function.
- Establish personalised rehabilitation goals and monitor progress through recognisedclinical outcome measures.
- Provide hand therapy services for patients referred byspecialist hand consultants,fracture clinic, andrheumatology teams, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and carers, using both verbal and non-verbal techniques to obtain informed consent, guide rehabilitation, and manage patient expectations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to ensure seamless and coordinatedpatient care.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy, HCPC
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate courses/training/CPD - Member of BAHT, BAHT Level 1 and 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Musculoskeletal/ hand therapy clinical knowledge
- Awareness of clinical audit and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of principles of risk management
Desirable
- Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues, diverse multicultural society
- Awareness of impact of socioeconomic factors on health
- Knowledge of appraisal cycle
Experience
Essential
- Specific Hand therapy clinical experience
- Experience managing a wide range of hand/ upper limb conditions
- Maintaining relevant range of CPD activities
Desirable
- Experience of working within a diverse socioeconomic/multicultural society.
- Experience of working in different health care environments, including NHS
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure. MDT working
- Able to demonstrate effective written & verbal communication skills, report writing
- Ax & implement appropriate Rx for a range of patients.
- Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills.
- Good IT skills including word processing and use of email
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
- Supervision/appraisal (PTA,St,Physio/OT), presentation skils
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy, HCPC
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate courses/training/CPD - Member of BAHT, BAHT Level 1 and 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Musculoskeletal/ hand therapy clinical knowledge
- Awareness of clinical audit and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of principles of risk management
Desirable
- Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues, diverse multicultural society
- Awareness of impact of socioeconomic factors on health
- Knowledge of appraisal cycle
Experience
Essential
- Specific Hand therapy clinical experience
- Experience managing a wide range of hand/ upper limb conditions
- Maintaining relevant range of CPD activities
Desirable
- Experience of working within a diverse socioeconomic/multicultural society.
- Experience of working in different health care environments, including NHS
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure. MDT working
- Able to demonstrate effective written & verbal communication skills, report writing
- Ax & implement appropriate Rx for a range of patients.
- Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills.
- Good IT skills including word processing and use of email
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
- Supervision/appraisal (PTA,St,Physio/OT), presentation skils
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
