NHS
Advanced Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)
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Job Description
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- to work in a unit with an excellent international reputation and wide variety of caseload - hand replants to mallet fingers.
- to work with strong clinical and managerial supervision and leadership.
- of excellent CPD activities - In-service training, doctors teaching, library support, regular supervision, funding to attend courses and conferences.
- to take initiative with service development projects and audit.
- to work within an effective, supportive and cohesive multi-disciplinary team.
- Masters level degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training
- Significant postgraduate clinical experience in relevant field.
- Experience in delivering clinical education and supervision to staff and students.
- Experience of working as part of a therapy and/or multidisciplinary team.
- Highly specialised knowledge and experience of hand assessment, evaluation and treatment techniques in relevant specialist field relating to a client centred approach.
- Highly specialised knowledge of relevant hand treatment modalities
- Masters level degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training
- Significant postgraduate clinical experience in relevant field.
- Experience in delivering clinical education and supervision to staff and students.
- Experience of working as part of a therapy and/or multidisciplinary team.
- Highly specialised knowledge and experience of hand assessment, evaluation and treatment techniques in relevant specialist field relating to a client centred approach.
- Highly specialised knowledge of relevant hand treatment modalities
Job summary
Do you love Hands? Do you know your AIN from your PIN? Would you like to be part of (subjectively) one of the best Hand Therapy teams in the country? If so apply here!
Main duties of the job
An opportunity exists for an experienced & enthusiastic Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, who specialises in Hand Therapy, to gain permanent employment with us. As the regional Hand Unit for the South East, the Queen Victoria Hospital is proud of its reputation for clinical excellence and constantly strives to maintain this through excellent patient care. The role involves both clinical and management responsibilities which include completing PDR's, development of staff, performance management and recruitment and workforce planning. Please see the JD for more information.
We can offer you the opportunity:
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Details
Date posted
20 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
276-7693988-AC
Job locations
Queen Victoria Hospital
Holyte Road
East Grinstead
RH193DZ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached material 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 webpage Homepage - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) and publications Publications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) for information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
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.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and if wished arrange an informal visit.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached material 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 webpage Homepage - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) and publications Publications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) for information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
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.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and if wished arrange an informal visit.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital
Holyte Road
East Grinstead
RH193DZ
Employer's website
https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital
Holyte Road
East Grinstead
RH193DZ
Employer's website
https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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