Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapy
Chaucer Hospital
8 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £68,300.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Specialist - Hand Therapy to join their team of staff in the Physiotherapy department.

This is a part-time role for 8 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Undertake specialist assessment and treatment of patients with complex hand injuries, post-surgical conditions, fractures, and chronic upper limb dysfunctions.
• Develop and implement highly specialised treatment plans, including splinting, scar management, exercise programmes, and functional rehabilitation.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions using advanced reasoning skills and evidence-based practice.
• Lead the hand therapy service, acting as the key clinical expert within the physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams.
• Develop and review clinical pathways, protocols, and outcome measures specific to hand therapy.
• Contribute to strategic planning and expansion of hand therapy services in line with patient needs and clinical advancements.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Extensive post-registration experience in musculoskeletal or upper limb rehabilitation.
• Proven expertise in hand therapy, including splinting, post-surgical care, and conservative management.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and teaching skills.
• Experience leading or developing specialist services.
• Postgraduate training in hand therapy or advanced clinical practice.
• Membership of BAHT (British Association of Hand Therapists) or equivalent.
• Experience in private healthcare or specialist outpatient services.
• Involvement in research, clinical audit, or guideline development.

Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: Apply via the company portal

About Us
At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen.

We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.