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Job Description
Senior Physiotherapist – Hand Therapy & MSK
Location: Fitzwilliam Hospital, Peterborough
Full Time - 37.5 Hours
Start Date: September 2025
We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our friendly and forward-thinking Outpatient Therapy Team at Fitzwilliam Hospital. This role is ideal for a clinician with either:
* Previous experience in an MSK outpatient clinic, with existing knowledge and clinical skills specific to hand and wrist rehabilitation
* OR
* A motivated MSK clinician eager to develop into Hand Therapy with the support of our experienced team
Experience in splinting is preferable for those already working within a hand therapy setting.
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will provide high-quality assessment and specialised treatment for an adult caseload, including post-operative MSK and hand/wrist conditions. This is a rewarding and varied role covering:
* Sub-acute trauma
* Elective post-operative care
* Acquired hand/wrist conditions
* Complex condition management
You will carry out assessments, interventions (including splinting and rehabilitation), and evaluations using a variety of techniques and tools tailored to each patient. A sound knowledge of exercise prescription and functional occupational performance is essential for delivering effective outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake comprehensive assessment and treatment of hand and upper limb conditions
* Manage post-operative and conservatively treated MSK conditions within a structured rehab plan
* Develop tailored exercise programmes and functional rehabilitation plans
* Evaluate patients’ occupational performance and support return to daily activities or work
* Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation
* Work collaboratively with Consultants, GPs, and multidisciplinary colleagues
* Contribute to service development, clinical audit, and mentoring of junior staff
What We’re Looking For
* HCPC-registered Physiotherapist
* Proven MSK outpatient experience, with an interest or background in hand/wrist rehabilitation
* Willingness to develop into a hand therapy specialist if not already in a specialist role
* Competence in splinting (preferred for hand therapy applicants)
* Strong communication, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills
* A team player with a patient-focused approach and a commitment to CPD
* Confidence with exercise prescription and goal-based rehabilitation
Benefits
* 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
* Private pension scheme – Ramsay will match contributions up to 5% after a qualifying period
* Flexible shift patterns available where possible
* Enhanced and competitive parental leave policies
* Private medical cover with the option to add a partner and dependants
* Life assurance (death in service) – 3x base salary
* Free training and development via the Ramsay Academy
* Free on-site parking (where possible)
* Subsidised staff restaurant (where available)
* Concerts for Carers access
* Employee Assistance Programme – offering 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
* Cycle2Work scheme in partnership with Halfords
* The Blue Light Card Scheme – offering a wide range of staff discounts
About Us
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We operate in 11 countries with 77,000 staff treating 8 million patients annually. We are a respected provider of independent hospital services in England, known for our strong relationship with the NHS.
We value a positive, “can do” attitude and are committed to training and development, delivering high standards of clinical care with patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality. Our culture, “The Ramsay Way,” emphasizes that our employees are our greatest asset, and our success is built on our people.
We support training and development, uphold the ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme, and focus on patient-centered care. Join us to enjoy more ‘Time to Care’ and be part of a caring, progressive organization.
We also support the UK Armed Forces and Reservists, having achieved the Silver Award in the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and this position is subject to background and DBS checks.
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