Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to work at an advanced level as part of a specialist Hand trauma and rehabilitation team.

We are looking for an experienced Hand Therapist with expert clinical skills to play a leading role in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with acute hand trauma and complex hand conditions.

This role will be part of a dynamic and forward thinking service, working alongside Orthopaedic and Plastic surgeons, an Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist, experienced and motivated Hand Therapy colleagues, and the wider multi disciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care and shape the service.

We are looking for strong skills, in all four pillars of practice, to build on a culture of continuous learning and ensure that staff of all grades are given the opportunity to grow and develop through education and new experiences.

Main duties of the job

• Accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical areas or pathway.
• Responsible as a first contact clinician in consultant outpatient trauma and elective clinics for diagnosing the condition, screening for serious pathology and either book for surgery, refer to another consultant or refer for conservative treatment.
• Responsible for providing expert clinical practice with advanced clinical reasoning and support to staff.
• Provide clinical leadership to develop staff within the remit.
• Lead evaluation and development of clinical practice within the specialism ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.
• Develop the evidence base for practice through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity and support.

About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 190-1938-DIR
Closing date: 01 November 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: BSc in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy; Current HPC Registration; Postgraduate Diploma at Masters level in relevant subject to this post or equivalent knowledge and skills accumulated through formal training and experiential learning.
• Desirable: Master's degree in relevant Speciality; Non-Medical Prescribing; BAHT Level 3.

Experience

• Essential: Extensive experience as a qualified therapist; Significant experience at Specialist level in relevant specialty; Clinical Educator; Participation in Clinical Audit & Practice Development; Supervision and line management of Therapy staff including appraisal; Professional Presentations; Experience in emergency respiratory on call including weekend work (PT only).
• Desirable: Member of Special Interest Group; Governance; Teaching.

Further Training

• Essential: Evidence of continuous personal & professional development; Current advanced clinical knowledge and skill in specialty; Current knowledge of evidence-base for specialty; Good basic knowledge of therapy practice for medicine, orthopaedics, neurology.
• Desirable: NVQ Assessor; Clinical Governance; Risk Assessment; Research, Clinical Audit or Practice; Leadership; Teaching.

Special Skills/ Aptitudes

• Essential: Excellent team working skills and the ability to work collaboratively; Excellent interpersonal, communication, team working and leadership skills; Excellent organisational skills, ability to act on own initiative, to prioritise work and manage multiple tasks for self and others; Ability to analyse complex problems, formulate solutions and implement sustainable change; Confident in working with a wide range of senior professionals; Able to maintain confidentiality; IT literate; Understanding of stress and ability to help others to cope under pressure.

Other Factors

• Essential: Confident & assertive; Flexible and reliable approach to working practices; Mature and positive attitude to change management; Proactive approach to service delivery.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Therapist Kaye Jones, kaye.jones1@nhs.net, 01142266479

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