Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist General

Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist (General)
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)

Band: Band 7
Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist (General)
Location: Morriston Hospital, Swansea Bay NHS Trust
Pay Rate: £22 - £27 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Duration: 15/05/2025 - 04/07/2025

About the Trust:
Swansea Bay NHS Trust provides excellent healthcare services across South West Wales. Known for its patient-centred care, the Trust offers a wide range of services and is committed to innovation in health and social care, particularly through its major hospitals, including Morriston Hospital.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist with specialist knowledge in Hand Therapy to join the team at Morriston Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a regional centre for plastics and trauma, providing high-level assessment and rehabilitation services to patients recovering from complex hand injuries and surgeries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and treat patients with acute and chronic hand conditions, including post-operative and trauma cases

• Deliver tailored therapy programmes to improve function, reduce pain, and maximise hand mobility

• Fabricate and fit specialist splints and orthotics as part of the rehabilitation process

• Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team within the Regional Plastics Service

• Educate patients on home exercise plans and recovery pathways

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Support service improvement initiatives and supervise junior staff as needed

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration

• Substantial experience in Hand Therapy, ideally at Band 6 or 7 level

• Competency in treating both Plastics and Trauma patients

• Advanced splinting and orthotic fabrication skills

• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamworking skills

• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload

How to Apply:
Please send your updated CV to or contact us at with the job reference number BS/10479/OT1.