Overview
Job summary
We have a new opportunity for an enthusiastic person with a special interest in hands to join our team. This is an exciting new post working across elective and trauma outpatient hands and will cover complex hand, wrist, peripheral nerve and upper limb injuries and conditions. Previous experience of managing upper quadrant problems is essential.
You will be part of a wider team working in busy trauma and elective clinics and be responsible for your own outpatient caseload comprising surgically and non-surgically managed acute injuries and chronic conditions. You will work closely alongside members of the MDT including specialist Consultant hand, plastic and peripheral nerve surgeons and specialist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in a busy Major Trauma Centre. You will be working as part of the Fracture Clinic team, with friendly, dynamic and supportive therapists.
Responsibilities
* Assessment, early treatment and triage of patients in a busy clinic environment
* Liaison and case discussion with Consultant colleagues and wider members of the MDT
* Managing an outpatient caseload
* Service development projects
* Supervision and training of junior staff and students
* Overseeing the organisation of busy clinics, deputising for senior staff as required
* Liaison with colleagues in primary care and other secondary care hospitals
* Work flexibly, including late clinic cover and inpatient weekend working as required
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. We are committed to diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare. We encourage personal development opportunities and aim to turn your job into a career.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted: 27 August 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: 164-7384763
Job locations: QMC, Derby Rd, Nottingham, NG7 2UH
Job description and requirements
Job summary
To provide a quality physiotherapy service to NUH patients in a wide variety of settings which may include the community. To develop knowledge and skills in the management of patients within elective or trauma hands at NUH. To take additional responsibilities for specific projects and the supervision of Band 5 staff, Physiotherapy Assistants and Students where required.
Person specification and qualifications
* Essential – BSc honours or equivalent in Physiotherapy
* Essential – Possession of specific knowledge, technical skills and experience in MSK conditions
* Essential – Broad based junior rotational experience with both acute in-patient and outpatient areas
* Essential – UK NHS experience at either Student or qualified level
* Desirable – Member of CIG
Experience and skills
* Analytical and judgement skills – Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment options; evaluation of clinical interventions
* Planning and organisational skills – Time management, delegation, and ability to organise and prioritise workload
* Other requirements – Maintain competence in respiratory care for rostered emergency duty work and participation in orthopaedic rota
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS may be required.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts, QMC, Derby Rd, Nottingham, NG7 2UH
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