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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (We are looking for full-time cover but may consider part-time for the right candidate.)
Job ref
223-SPT-560
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Specialist Physiotherapist - Fixed Term

Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for a full-time  enthusiastic band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Inpatient team for a fixed term maternity cover position. We may consider part-time for the right candidate.  

The post sits within the Medical, Endocrine, Respiratory and Renal  Team (known as MERRIT). We are looking for a highly skilled Physiotherapist who demonstrates a passion for delivering high quality  assessment and treatments. 

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

Participation in the on call respiratory out of hours service and weekend respiratory, orthopaedic and discharge rotas will be expected.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will 

  • work with a  diverse range of inpatients, many with complex conditions.
  • deliver comprehensive assessment, re-assessment,  treatment planning and delivery of treatments
  • be a skilled communicator
  • demonstrate clear clinical reasoning when prioritising their caseload
  • be willing to supporting colleagues
  • participate in the out of hours respiratory on call rota.

We encourage prospective candidates to contact us for further information regarding this exciting opportunity and we welcome anyone wishing to visit us to meet the excellent staff working within the service.

 

Working for our organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust hospitals which include the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury and the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford are ideally situated with good transport links to the coast and to the countryside on our doorstep.  

The Inpatient Therapy Team is welcoming and friendly with both more recent joiners and many long established colleagues who have progressed through the team - in some instances from support workers to Senior registered roles. We encourage professional development  and this begins when you join us when we  offer you a strong induction programme, opportunity to participate in the established preceptorship programme, and regular in-house training. 

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 Physiotherapist
  • Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
  • 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

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Experience of active participation in on call out of hours working.

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Clare Garton
Job title
Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07729080393

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
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