Description
We are seeking a Senior Hand Physiotherapist to join the team at The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor, part of Circle Health Group. This is a bank role working on an 'as and when required' basis, supplementing staffing levels during busy periods and providing cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
The successful candidate will undertake comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex hand and upper limb conditions. They will develop and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programmes, provide clinical leadership to junior hand therapists, and work closely with orthopaedic and plastic surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to provide integrated care.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex hand and upper limb conditions
- Develop and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programmes, including splinting, oedema control, scar management, and functional retraining
- Provide clinical leadership to junior hand therapists and support their development through supervision, teaching, and guidance
- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pathways, protocols, and outcome measures in hand therapy
- Work closely with orthopaedic and plastic surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to provide integrated care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
Requirements:
- HCPC-registered Physiotherapist
- Significant post-registration experience, including specialist practice in hand therapy or upper limb rehabilitation
- Advanced clinical reasoning, assessment, and treatment planning skills
- Experience with splinting, post-operative management, and functional rehabilitation
- Excellent communication, teaching, and teamworking abilities
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate up to £24.96 per hour depending on level of experience, training, and qualification