Job summary
***Subject to Job matching***

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

The band 7 Specialist Hand Occupational Therapist will provide clinical and managerial leadership for the Adult Hand Therapy Service at Macclesfield Hospital.They will be a highly experienced occupational therapist, with specialist clinical skills in hand therapy. They will manage a significant caseload of often complex patients, utilising expert clinical reasoning strategies, treatment planning, and implementation of clinical standards. Areas of work include Orthopaedic outpatient clinics alongside the Hand consultants and Hand Unit outpatients.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Hours per week: 30

Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pathway Lead and the other Hand Unit Team Lead (Physiotherapist), the Joint Team Lead Hand Therapist is responsible for the operational management of the Hand Therapy service. They understand the demand and capacity within the hand therapy service and can report back to the pathway lead on their team's performance, ensuring standards are met andreviewed on a regular basis. The joint team lead will be able to contribute to service development by being aware of the national and local agendas. They will also contribute to the education and training of students and staff.

About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details
Date posted: 08 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
pro rata (subject to job matching)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 209-A-26-8075031
Job locations: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
• Experience of planning and completing audit & research.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
• Experience of undertaking projects

Specific Job Requirments
Essential

• Advanced clinical skills in assessment and intervention for patients referred for hand therapy / Orthopaedics
• The ability to use highly specialist physical and occupational therapy assessment tools for the client group, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits
• Experience of developing highly specialist individual and group interventions in collaboration with patients to achieve therapeutic goals
• Experience of applying an advanced level of understanding of the effect of disability to support lifestyle changes and adaptations to the patient's physical and social environment
• Attendance at relevant SIGs and professional groups and a proven record of CPD relevant to delivery of OT in medical, surgical and elderly care services
• Experience implementing relevant clinical guidelines

Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC registration
• Relevant professional degree /diploma
• Attendance at masters level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area
• Clinical Educator training
• Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups

Desirable

• Communication skills training

Knowledge
Essential

• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
• Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area

Skills
Essential

• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Highly advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Audit skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Supportive team member

Desirable

• Critical appraisal
• Presentation skills

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel to other community locations e.g. hospital, clinic and domiciliary settings / car driver

Further Information
Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements
Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Employer details
Employer name: East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist, Christine Jackson, christine.jackson8@nhs.net, 01625663457

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).