Physiotherapist/Occupational Hand Therapist

Physiotherapist/Occupational Hand Therapist

Closing date: 15 June 2026

A position has become available for a motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with some experience in Hand Therapy to join the Oxford Hand Therapy Unit. You will work alongside experienced therapists and hand surgeons who specialise in Orthopaedics, Plastics and Trauma at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the John Radcliffe Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic physiotherapist or occupational therapist that is eager and willing to learn new skills and assist in the development and integration of the Oxford Hand Therapy Unit across the Oxford University Hospital sites. The Hand Therapy Unit includes Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and you will develop your own skills within the unit in a supportive, friendly and learning environment.

You will need to have a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience as a Band 6 and some experience of hand therapy.

The Trust offers a robust appraisal scheme and regular CPD training in the form of internal courses, journal clubs, joint working, and access to funding for external training or postgraduate study.

Main duties of the job

Your role will involve working as part of the Oxford Hand Therapy Team providing musculoskeletal assessment, management and treatment for patients referred for hand therapy. The unit is part of the physiotherapy department and runs clinics across the Trust, including the John Radcliffe Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and the Horton General Hospital.

Job responsibilities

For complete details, refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

• Experience in hand therapy - some hand therapy experience must be demonstrated.
• HCPC registered.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata)