Job Description

Senior Physiotherapist Hand Therapy & MSK

Fitzwilliam Hospital Peterborough
Full Time 37.5 Hours
Start Date: September 2025

We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our friendly and forwardthinking Outpatient Therapy Team at Fitzwilliam Hospital. This role is ideal for a clinician with either:

• Previous experience in an MSK outpatient clinic with existing knowledge and clinical skills specific to hand and wrist rehabilitation
• OR
• A motivated MSK clinician eager to develop into Hand Therapy with the support of our experienced team

Experience in splinting is preferable for those already working within a hand therapy setting.

As a Senior Physiotherapist you will provide highquality assessment and specialised treatment for an adult caseload including postoperative MSK and hand/wrist conditions. This is a rewarding and varied role covering:

• Subacute trauma
• Elective postoperative care
• Acquired hand/wrist conditions
• Complex condition management

You will carry out assessments interventions (including splinting and rehabilitation) and evaluations using a variety of techniques and tools tailored to each patient. A sound knowledge of exercise prescription and functional occupational performance is essential for delivering effective outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessment and treatment of hand and upper limb conditions
• Manage postoperative and conservatively treated MSK conditions within a structured rehab plan
• Develop tailored exercise programmes and functional rehabilitation plans
• Evaluate patients occupational performance and support return to daily activities or work
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively with Consultants GPs and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Contribute to service development clinical audit and mentoring of junior staff

What Were Looking For

• HCPCregistered Physiotherapist
• Proven MSK outpatient experience with an interest or background in hand/wrist rehabilitation
• Willingness to develop into a hand therapy specialist if not already in a specialist role
• Competence in splinting (preferred for hand therapy applicants)
• Strong communication documentation and clinical reasoning skills
• A team player with a patientfocused approach and a commitment to CPD
• Confidence with exercise prescription and goalbased rehabilitation

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave bank holidays
• Private pension scheme Ramsay will match contributions up to 5 after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced and competitive parental leave policies
• Private medical cover with the option to add a partner and dependants
• Life assurance (death in service) 3x base salary
• Free training and development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free onsite parking (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where available)
• Concerts for Carers access
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle2Work scheme in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme offering a wide range of staff discounts

We care.

Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We care.

Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.