Salary: Up to 51,734.00 FTE per year

(

depending on level of experience, training and qualification)The Sloane Hospital

in Kent

is part of Circle Health Group , Britain''s leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.We have an opportunity for a Clinical Specialist – Hand Therapy to join their team of staff in thePhysiotherapydepartment.This is a part- time role for 23 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.Duties of this role include:Undertake specialist assessment and treatment of patients with complex hand injuries, post-surgical conditions, fractures, and chronic upper limb dysfunctions.Develop and implement highly specialised treatment plans, including splinting, scar management, exercise programmes, and functional rehabilitation.Make autonomous clinical decisions using advanced reasoning skills and evidence-based practice.Lead the hand therapy service, acting as the key clinical expert within the physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams.Develop and review clinical pathways, protocols, and outcome measures specific to hand therapy.Contribute to strategic planning and expansion of hand therapy services in line with patient needs and clinical advancements.Applicants should meet the following criteria:HCPC-registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.Extensive post-registration experience in musculoskeletal or upper limb rehabilitation.Proven expertise in hand therapy, including splinting, post-surgical care, and conservative management.Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and teaching skills.Experience leading or developing specialist services.Salary and BenefitsCircle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with servicePrivate Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditionsFriends and Family Hospital DiscountsFamily Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption payNon-contributory life insuranceStaff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefitsAccess to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeingEmployee recognition programmesIndustry leading training and development opportunities…and much more!Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be

selfless ,

compassionate ,

committed ,

collaborative ,

brave ,

agile ,

tenacious

and

creative

and are at the core of our purpose and culture.Chelsfield Park Hospital - Orpington, Sloane Hospital - Beckenham#J-18808-Ljbffr