Band 6 Locum Acute Physiotherapist

Hand Therapist – Band 6 (Part Time)

Job Overview

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Hand Therapist to join the MSK Hand Therapy service at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust – Epsom Hospital in Surrey.

This opportunity is open to experienced Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists with previous experience working in a specialist Hand Therapy setting. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients presenting with a broad range of hand and wrist-related pathologies.

The role is initially offered for 6 weeks, with potential to extend, and offers an excellent opportunity for a specialist Hand Therapist seeking part-time locum work within an NHS environment.

Key Responsibilities

 
• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with a broad range of hand and wrist-related pathologies.
   

• Develop and deliver personalised recovery and rehabilitation plans based on individual patient needs.
   

• Work with patients across acute elective, acute trauma, plastics and rheumatology pathways.
   

• Provide bespoke splints for patients where clinically appropriate.
   

• Manage wounds and remove stitches where necessary and within appropriate clinical competencies.
   

• Use clinical reasoning to determine appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
   

• Manage an individual patient caseload effectively and prioritise according to clinical need.
   

• Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans to support functional recovery.
   

• Work closely with the Hand Therapy team and wider multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated patient care.
   

• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional and NHS standards.

About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced Hand Therapist with a strong understanding of hand pathologies and their management. You will have previous experience working within a Hand Therapy setting and be comfortable managing a varied patient caseload.

You will have experience providing bespoke splints, managing wounds and removing stitches where necessary, as well as developing personalised rehabilitation programmes. The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to the wider Hand Therapy team is essential.

Requirements

 
• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
   

• Previous experience working in a Hand Therapy setting.
   

• Good understanding of hand pathologies and their management.
   

• Experience working with acute elective and acute trauma patients.
   

• Experience working with plastics and rheumatology patients.
   

• Ability to provide bespoke splints for patients.
   

• Experience managing wounds and removing stitches where necessary.
   

• Ability to provide personalised recovery and rehabilitation plans for a broad range of hand and wrist-related pathologies.
   

• Ability to independently manage a patient caseload.
   

• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and teamwork skills.

Contract & Salary

 
• Job Title: Hand Therapist – Band 6 (Part Time)
   

• Specialism: MSK Hand Therapy
   

• Location: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust – Epsom Hospital
   

• Area: Surrey NHS
   

• Job Type: Locum
   

• Contract Length: 6 weeks, with potential to extend
   

• Working Hours: 0.7 WTE, part time
   

• Working Days: Monday to Friday, weekdays only
   

• Working Hours: 08:00 – 16:00 or 08:30 – 16:30
   

• Salary: £negotiable
   

• Reference Codes: U. 015009 / BE20544

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with specialist Hand Therapy experience and are looking for a part-time Band 6 locum opportunity in Surrey, this role offers the opportunity to work within an established NHS MSK Hand Therapy service.

Apply using the form on the page.