Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Hand Therapy team. The outpatient musculoskeletal service is currently seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist preferably with Hand Therapy experience. The successful applicant will be part of an integrated Therapy service delivered across the Trust's two sites of Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury and Maidstone that includes Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy and Dietetics. This post will require some cross site working between the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospitals as well as additional travel to satellite clinics as required. As a member of the hand therapy team you will join an enthusiastic and dedicated team, which includes Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and friendly learning environment. Main duties of the job Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential to facilitate the management a variety of conditions referred by Trauma and Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Virtual Fracture Clinic, General Practice and our community colleagues. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical, teaching, managerial and audit skills. Continuing Professional Development is actively supported through an established appraisal system, in-service training, and post graduate library facilities. The successful applicant will have a degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered. For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit please contact Ciara Bailey, Clinical Lead Hand Therapy 01622 224300 (Mon and Wed) or 01892 632902 (Tues and Thurs) About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o M embership in the NHS Pension Schem e, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibility o And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 359-6989162-T3 Job locations Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandardsnhs.netif this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandardsnhs.netif this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. Registration with HCPC Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field Desirable Member of British Association of Hand Therapists Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or Royal colleage of Occupational Therapists BAHT Level I qualification Experience Essential Minimum two years' post qualification experience working as a qualified therapist Experience working in Hand Therapy Experience of working as part of a therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants Desirable Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues Knowledge Essential Very good knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of the hand/upper limb Knowledge of common orthopaedic and rheumatology injuries/conditions affecting the hand and wrist including how they are managed Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills Skills in fabrication, alteration and review of upper limb splints Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Able to utilise a range of assessment tools in a hand therapy setting including goniometry, dynamometry, sensory and motor assessment, functional assessment and patient rated outcome measures Safe and effective application of a range of practical treatment skills relevant to hand therapy (e.g. scar management, exercise prescription, ultrasound prescription and application, advice on small aids and adaptations, joint protection advice, functional retraining). Ability to Problem Solve Competent IT skills Desirable Presentation skills. Organisation skills e.g. able to contribute to the running of external courses Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. Registration with HCPC Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field Desirable Member of British Association of Hand Therapists Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or Royal colleage of Occupational Therapists BAHT Level I qualification Experience Essential Minimum two years' post qualification experience working as a qualified therapist Experience working in Hand Therapy Experience of working as part of a therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants Desirable Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues Knowledge Essential Very good knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of the hand/upper limb Knowledge of common orthopaedic and rheumatology injuries/conditions affecting the hand and wrist including how they are managed Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills Skills in fabrication, alteration and review of upper limb splints Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Able to utilise a range of assessment tools in a hand therapy setting including goniometry, dynamometry, sensory and motor assessment, functional assessment and patient rated outcome measures Safe and effective application of a range of practical treatment skills relevant to hand therapy (e.g. scar management, exercise prescription, ultrasound prescription and application, advice on small aids and adaptations, joint protection advice, functional retraining). Ability to Problem Solve Competent IT skills Desirable Presentation skills. Organisation skills e.g. able to contribute to the running of external courses Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)