Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Occupational Therapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 9 months (end date 22/3/26)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-SOT-338-A
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Oncology maternity cover

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient team therapy team at RSH for 9 month maternity leave cover. This post holder will work clinically on our  Oncology ward at RSH  collaborating with a Band  5 and 6 Physiotherapist. The post holder will work closely with the Macmillan Integrated Therapy Team to provide expert Oncology knowledge and advice to Therapy colleagues within the wider Inpatient team.

The post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The post includes involvement in the in service training rota as well as clinical supervision of both therapy staff and students.

Participation in the weekend  discharge rota will be expected.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will treat Oncology patients on Ward 23  including rehabilitation and discharge planning which may be complex. 

We encourage perspective candidates to contact for further information regarding this exciting opportunity and welcome anyone wishing to visit us for a look around the area and to meet the excellent staff working within the service.


Working for our organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust is ideally situated with access to the coast and 3 international airports within a short driving distance and the countryside on our doorstep. 

We have good links with local universities offering student placements as well as apprentice training across Therapies. There is an established preceptorship programme which offers new graduates' opportunity for learning alongside the existing workforce. The senior staff work in partnership with this programme to support their learning.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualified Occupational Therapist
  • Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
Desirable criteria
  • Previous post-qualification experience

Experience of NHS work

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working within the NHS.

Supervision experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of supervising junior and non-qualified staff

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss Pledge

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Sandy
Job title
Therapy Team Manager inpatients
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07394401540
Additional information

 

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies