Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

Join a growing specialist Hand Therapy Service at Barnsley Hospital.

Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a passion for upper limb rehabilitation? Are you looking to develop specialist skills within Hand Therapy whilst working in a supportive, friendly and ambitious team?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Hand Therapy Service as a Band 56 Annex 21 Development Hand Therapist. This post is open to both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and offers a structured development pathway for clinicians wishing to specialise in this rewarding area of practice.

Whether you are an experienced Band 5 looking for your next challenge or already have some hand therapy experience, we will provide the support, supervision and development opportunities to help you progress to Band 6 through Annex 21.

Main duties of the job

Applicants who do not yet meet all the Band 6 competencies are encouraged to apply.

A comprehensive development programme will include:

• Structured clinical supervision.
• Competency-based progression.
• Supported development in splinting, scar management, tendon rehabilitation
• Opportunities to attend specialist courses and professional development events.
• Regular appraisal against agreed competencies leading to progression to Band 6 on successful completion of the Annex U21 programme.

You will be:

• HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Motivated to develop clinical expertise.
• An excellent communicator with strong team-working skills.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning.

Previous experience within MSK, Trauma & Orthopaedics, upper limb rehabilitation or splinting would be advantageous but is not essential for applicants entering via the development pathway.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Details

Date posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro/rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9163-4425E-08-2026
Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Specialist Hand Therapist (Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist) specialist in Hand Therapy

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness
Essential

• Awareness of NHS issues.
• Awareness of confidentiality issues.

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and training in specialty area.

Desirable

• BAHT level I/II working towards accreditation LEVEL 1

Experience
Essential

• Significant post-graduate clinical experience, with experience in each of the following areas Hand Therapy
• Experience of Splinting (Static)
• Experience of Evidence Based Practice and Risk Assessment.

Desirable

• Experience of audit/research
• Experience in the NHS in the UK as a qualified physiotherapist.
• Member of specialist interest group BAHT
• MCSP/RCOT
• Experience of supervision of assistants

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Specialised level of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Organisational interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under time pressures and constraints.
• Ability to risk assess and awareness of H & S for own and others work area and caseloads.

Desirable

• Rotations in non-core skill areas e.g., mental health, learning disabilities, community.
• Involvement in Research and Audit projects

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Ability to teach and supervise.
• Ability to work as part of a team, in isolation and on own initiative.
• Flexibility of working practice and times.

Trust Values
Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.