Bank- Advanced clinical practitioner Hand Therapy (Band 8a)

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Accredited Hand therapist

Essential

• Masters level or equivalent training in specialist area or evidence of significant practical experience, research or publication in specialist area

Desirable

• Recognised ACP therapist with either accredited ACP masters degree or through e-portfolio route

Essential

• Clinical experience commensurate with the role in Hand Therapy with a minimum of several years at an advanced level
• Evidence of continuing professional development and post registration education and training
• Experience of research and audit
• Proven leadership skills in managing and developing teams
• Advanced performance in a range of clinical skills in physical disability and Hand Therapy

Desirable

• Previous band 8 experience in hand therapy
• Published/presented research/QI/audit in field of hand therapy

Essential

• Advanced specialist hand therapy skills including assessment, diagnosis, orthosis fabrication and selection (static, neoprene and dynamic), application and analysis of treatment modalities
• Ability to work autonomously, acting Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups Interview Interview Sandford July 2019 updated H.Bell Feb 2026 decisively on behalf of self and others, setting own priorities.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary diagnostic and intervention services.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organisational, managerial and team performance skills.
• Demonstrates ethical reasoning and critical reflection throughout all areas of practice an conduct
• Demonstrates committed to improve the experience of service users, appreciating complexity of context, culture of diversity.
• Proven experience in the training, teaching, supervision, development and mentoring of others.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate and manage teams through change positively.
• Computer literacy.

Desirable

• Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office eg. Word, Powerpoint, excel, Outlook

Essential

• Excellent leadership qualities.
• Proactive self-directed with innovative approach and a desire to promote clinical excellence.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interactive skills.
• Ability to manage conflict positively.
• Acceptance of responsibility for self and others.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Adherence to Royal College of Occupational Therapy or Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and HCPC guidelines and codes of ethics and professional conduct.
• Membership of and active engagement in BAHT (British Association of Hand Therapy.)
• Membership of professional body