Senior Physiotherapist – Hand Therapy (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Northwich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northwich is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist specializing in hand therapy. The role involves conducting assessments, developing rehabilitation programs, and providing clinical leadership. Applicants should be HCPC registered with significant experience in hand therapy. This bank role offers flexible hours to support staffing needs during busy periods.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with significant post-registration experience.
• Experience in hand therapy or upper limb rehabilitation required.
• Skills in splinting and post-operative management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with hand and upper limb conditions.
• Implement evidence-based rehabilitation programs.
• Provide clinical leadership to junior therapists.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Assessment and treatment planning

Communication skills

Teamworking abilities

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist – Hand Therapy (Bank)

Senior Physiotherapist - Hand Therapy (Bank)
Circle Cheshire Clinic
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Join our team at the newly opened Circle Cheshire Clinic. This cutting-edge facility aims to provide top-notch healthcare to the local community. We are looking for passionate and skilled professionals to fill various roles. If you are eager to advance your career and make a meaningful impact, apply now to be part of our dedicated team at Circle Cheshire Clinic. Join us and resist the ordinary.

Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich is part of Circle Health Group, Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to join their team of staff in the Hand Therapy Service department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex hand and upper limb conditions, including post-operative care, soft tissue injuries, fractures, and chronic dysfunction.
• Develop and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programmes, including splinting, oedema control, scar management, and functional retraining.
• Provide clinical leadership to junior hand therapists and support their development through supervision, teaching, and guidance.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pathways, protocols, and outcome measures in hand therapy.
• Work closely with orthopaedic and plastic surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to provide integrated care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with HCPC, CSP, and organisational policies.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist.
• Significant post-registration experience, including specialist practice in hand therapy or upper limb rehabilitation.
• Advanced clinical reasoning, assessment, and treatment planning skills.
• Experience with splinting, post-operative management, and functional rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication, teaching, and teamworking abilities.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.