Band 6 Locum Acute Physiotherapist

Hand Therapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Location: Croydon Healthcare Services – Community

Area: South London NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing (initial 6 months)

About the Role

Croydon Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced Band 6 Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) to join their community outpatient department. You will be part of a vibrant multidisciplinary team, working alongside Neurological Therapists and OTs, with regular opportunities to liaise with Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultants who run weekly clinics on site.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for a wide range of hand and wrist injuries and conditions.
• Deliver high-quality rehabilitation for trauma and elective patients.
• Manage conditions including RA/OA, CRPS and other complex upper-limb presentations.
• Fabricate and adjust thermoplastic splints and demonstrate strong splinting skills.
• Apply clinical knowledge in wound management to support safe recovery.
• Work collaboratively within the hand therapy team and liaise with T&O Consultants.
• Manage an extensive caseload efficiently, demonstrating excellent time-management skills.
• Maintain clear and accurate clinical documentation in line with HCPC and service standards.

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
• Broad experience treating a variety of hand and wrist conditions.
• Proficiency in splinting, including thermoplastic splint fabrication.
• Experience working with trauma and elective surgery patients.
• Knowledge of RA/OA, CRPS and wound management.
• Ability to manage a high-volume and varied caseload independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Working Hours

• Full-time or part-time hours available.

Why Join?

• Engaging caseload with opportunities to develop specialist hand therapy skills.
• Supportive outpatient team with regular consultant input.
• Chance to work across trauma, elective surgery and complex hand conditions.
• Flexible working hours to suit availability.

Ready to bring your hand therapy expertise to a dynamic outpatient service?

Apply now to join Croydon Healthcare Services.

Code: U. 027011.B19120