Outpatient Complex Hand Therapist
The closing date is 23 November 2025
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Hand Therapy Team based at Queen Alexandra Hospital (QAH) in Portsmouth. We are seeking like-minded, enthusiastic, well-motivated Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists to join our friendly, highly skilled, and supportive team of professionals.
You will be joining a team which provides treatment for patients with complex hand presentations from Orthopaedics, Plastics, and Rheumatology services. You will be working in an outpatient setting and gain experience in working in a clinic environment alongside specialist consultants, surgeons, and nurses.
As a Band 6, you will have the opportunity to support the Band 7s in service and team development and to develop your leadership and management skills. You will also have access to structured supervision, regular in-service training and the opportunity to participate audit, service development and in local hand specialist network meetings and study days.
We would be happy to consider flexible working/part time hours, and this can be discussed as part of the interview process.
We warmly welcome you to get in contact with us for an informal chat or visit to find out more about the role.
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist assessment and management of patients with complex hand presentations.
- Your caseload will include patients who have a range of acute and chronic hand conditions, with referrals generated from Orthopaedics, Plastics and Rheumatology.
- Working autonomously and without direct supervision, you will be accountable for own professional actions.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,862 to £46,580 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-CSS-9583
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
South Block, Southwick Hill
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
South Block, Southwick Hill
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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