Specialist Hand Therapist | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Kendal, LA9 4RG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for Specialist Hand Therapists to join our outpatient therapy service. We welcome applications from qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with outpatient experience and/or splinting experience and valid HCPC registration. You will work with our Advanced Hand Therapists alongside our outpatient therapy team working closely with Trauma and Orthopaedics.

You will have the opportunity to learn from a team of experienced Advanced and Specialist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and through in-service training and external courses. We will support the successful candidate with relevant development needs for the post. Following induction and training the successful applicant will be expected to prescribe exercise programmes, fabricate custom made splints and undertake hand dressings.

Our primary focus is to deliver quality, patient-centred care which is evidenced based and sustainable for the future in an ever changing NHS landscape. To achieve this, we aim to give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic and varied environment and to be involved in service development.

We are in the process of expanding and developing our hand therapy team with a spoke model based at Westmorland General Hospital, the role will require travel to support outreach clinics at Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Furness General Hospital.

To undertake comprehensive hand therapy assessment of physical problems of a complex nature which may also include psychological and social problems, using specialist clinical reasoning and assessment skills to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment with the consent of patients and guidance of senior staff if required.

To formulate an individual and agreed treatment plan based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and carry out appropriate treatment in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity and individuality. Reassessing patients’ progress and altering treatment plans as required.

To demonstrate highly developed physical skills inclusive of dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory (sensory) skills to carry out appropriate assessment and interventions including manual hand therapy techniques and therapeutic handling, mobilisation techniques, complex dressings, thermoplastic custom-made splint fabrication requiring precise use of tools to mould the splint.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to educate and communicate effectively with patients, carers information regarding their diagnosis, treatment plans and discharge plans.This includes using motivational/persuasive skills and giving specialist advice.

To participate in planned research and audit as required.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

To work as an individual within the Outpatient Therapy teamproviding specialist hand therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice for a range of frequently complex conditions for patients on their caseload.

To work as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility for the management of patients on own caseload without direct supervision.

To regularly assist in the planning & delivery of departmental training and education sessions, to further professional and personal development for staff, working with the guidance and support of senior members of staff if required

To maintain effective communication links with patients, carers and all associated professional practitioners regarding patients condition, including the completion of accurate clinical records in line with trust and professional body codes of practice.

To supervise, and assist senior staff in the management of occupational therapists and physiotherapists and therapy support staff

To be responsible for the whole or part of the clinical education and practice of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Undergraduates accepted on clinical placement.

Tobe responsible for the correct and safe use of equipment including the safe manufacture and provision of custom made and off the shelf splints and orthosis.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026

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