The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist - Hand Therapy Team

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our specialist Hand Therapy Team at The Rotherham General Hospital. This is a permanent post based within the outpatient therapy department, working closely with Clinical Specialists and gaining valuable experience in the rehabilitation of upper limb orthopaedic conditions. The Successful Candidate would be required to work 1 WTE, Tuesday and Friday essential. We are committed to supporting your continuous professional development and encourage all staff to take an active role in their learning and growth. You will also have the opportunity to supervise and mentor other therapists, support staff, and students, helping to shape the future of our therapy services. At The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on being a supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking organisation. We are passionate about providing the highest quality care to our patients while also ensuring our staff feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. We are a place where innovation is welcomed, professional development is actively supported, and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. By joining us, you will become part of a hospital and community that puts people first patients, families, and staff alike.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a specialist team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists delivering a dedicated hand therapy service
Provide high-quality, specialist assessments and treatments, including splinting
Manage a caseload of patients requiring assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for hand and wrist conditions
Represent the therapy team at multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings with Trauma and Orthopaedic Hand Consultants
Support the development of the wider therapy workforce, including supervision of staff and education of students
Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives

We are looking for a therapist with:

A broad range of postgraduate experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic specialities, with a strong focus on hand and wrist conditions
Evidence of personal professional development in this specialist area
Strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to deliver effective, patient-centred interventions
A commitment to contributing to team development through supervision, teaching, and peer support

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-08-030

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Post graduate experience in the treatment and management of acute and chronic hand injuries

Desirable

Post-graduate qualification in the use of thermoplastics
Membership of Professional body British Association of Occupational Therapists/Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Evidence of post grad qualification relevant to hand therapy
Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

Experience

Essential

Post-graduate experience in the use of thermoplastics

Registration

Essential

Current HCPC Registration

knowledge

Essential

Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience relevant to the post
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area

Desirable

Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Post graduate experience in the treatment and management of acute and chronic hand injuries

Desirable

Post-graduate qualification in the use of thermoplastics
Membership of Professional body British Association of Occupational Therapists/Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Evidence of post grad qualification relevant to hand therapy
Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

Experience

Essential

Post-graduate experience in the use of thermoplastics

Registration

Essential

Current HCPC Registration

knowledge

Essential

Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience relevant to the post
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area

Desirable

Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums

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.