Specialist Physiotherapist - Winter Escalation

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is looking for a full-time Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their inpatient therapy team on a fixed-term basis from December to March. The role involves delivering high-quality assessments and treatments for complex conditions while providing clinical supervision. NHS experience is essential. Join a dedicated team and contribute to patient recovery with excellent support and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist with relevant training.
• Experience working within the NHS.
• Supervision of junior and non-qualified staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse range of inpatients with complex conditions.
• Deliver comprehensive assessments and treatment plans.
• Provide clinical supervision of therapy staff.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Team support

Education

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy

Job description

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

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

• Qualified Physiotherapist
• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Experience of NHS work

• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience of supervising junior and non-qualified staff
• Experience of active participation in on call out of hours working/respiratory working.

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
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