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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 4 months (December 25 - March 26)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (You will also be expected to join a weekend discharge rota.)
Job ref
223-SPW-919
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
23/12/2025 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Specialist Physiotherapist - Winter Escalation

Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for a full-time enthusiastic band 6 Physiotherapist to join our inpatient therapy team for a fixed term.

The successful candidate will work on the winter escalation ward, which is expected to be open from December '25 to March '26.

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 therapy staff.

Participation in the on call respiratory out of hours service is not essential. However involvement on the discharge and orthopaedics weekend rota will be expected.

Informal conversations about this opportunity are welcome.

Please note that NHS experience is essential for this position.

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

Working for our organisation

The Therapy centre is committed to the SaTH’s overall vision to provide excellent care for the communities we serve. As a member of the Therapy Services Team your contribution to the profession of Occupational Therapy will be integral in enabling patients to receive holistic assessment to enable them to recover and be discharged from the hospital environment. 

We believe in developing clinical and leadership skills at all levels and support all our specialist Occupational Therapists in time dedicated to supporting professional activity (SPA). Your SPA time will include and is not limited to: clinical supervision, opportunity to attend internal and external training relevant to your role and career aspirations and participation in service development opportunities. 

Please see separate information attached for more information regarding our offer including our Occupational therapy training and development pathway, strategy and career development structure.

With excellent transport links to our beautiful and diverse counties Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin offers great lifestyle opportunities as well as a friendly, family feel.

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

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

Essential

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of active participation in on call out of hours working/respiratory 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
Rachel Crawford
Job title
Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07729080394

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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