Are you a skilled and compassionate Hand therapist looking for an exciting opportunity? Look no further! University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking aBand 6 Hand Therapist to join our dynamic team.
Position: Band 6 Hand Therapist
Location:University Hospitals Dorset (across Poole and Christchurch sites)
About Us: University Hospitals Dorset is a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence in patient care. Our hospitals by the sea offer a collaborative and supportive environment, where you can make a real impact on patients’ lives.
Why Join Us?
• Access to comprehensive in-house training and development programs.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• The chance to work across our two sites and with diverse patient populations.
This role requires HCPC Registration
Interview Date: TBC
Role Overview:As a Band 6 Hand Therapist, you will work closely with patients referred from orthopaedics, primary and secondary care, as well as self-referrals. Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing expert assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for hand and upper limb conditions.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.• Contributing to the development of evidence-based practice.
• Participating in in-house training and development programs.
Requirements: To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
• A minimum of two years’ experience working at Band 5 level.
• Willingness to participate in 7-day working on a rota basis.
• Ability to drive, hold a clean driver’s license, and have access to a car for work purposes.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Jun 2025
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