Role: Advanced Hand Therapist

Location: HCA UK at The Shard, Central London

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week, between Monday-Friday

Shifts: Between 0800-2000

Salary: £Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

We're looking for a Advanced Hand Therapist to join the outpatient Therapies team at HCA UK at The Shard, currently rated "outstanding" by the CQC.

London Bridge Hospital has a central campus of which The Shard Outpatients is the largest of our outpatient centres. Within this centre of diagnosis and treatment we cover a wide range of specialties including Neurology, gynaecology, orthopaedics and pain management, physiotherapy and more.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Advanced Hand Therapist to join our dynamic outpatient physiotherapy team. Working within a team of 11 therapists, you will deliver expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients with complex hand and upper limb conditions. The successful postholder will work as a skilled member of the outpatient physiotherapy team, which is a large team of 11 therapists.
The Advanced Hand Therapist will be a key member of a large and supportive outpatient physiotherapy team, delivering expert care to patients with complex hand and upper limb conditions. The postholder will independently manage a specialised caseload, providing high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role involves mentoring and supervising junior staff, contributing to in-service education, and leading service development and promotional activities. The successful candidate will also play a vital role in shaping and expanding the hand therapy service, using their specialist knowledge to support business growth and ensure excellence in patient care.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

• HCPC registered

• Relevant postgraduate training or completing specialist master's level modules/qualification (BAHT accreditation or equivalent)

• Demonstratable specialist clinical experience as a Hand Therapist

• Prior experience with Thermal plastic splints and wound management

• Experience in assessing clinical competency

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Advanced Hand Therapist you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.