Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist - Medical

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK hospital trust is seeking a clinical lead for its occupational therapy team. The role requires strong leadership and extensive experience in clinical practice. Candidates must have an Occupational Therapy Degree, HCPC registration, and experience in fast-paced clinical environments. Opportunities for mentorship and professional development are also provided. Salary is competitive with various working patterns available.

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration.
• Evidence of specialist clinical training for leadership.
• CPD evidence including recent postgraduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support the therapy team.
• Manage a caseload of complex patients.
• Support training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Extensive clinical experience

Clinical leadership

Teaching/presentation experience

Audit and research experience

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

MSc or evidence of study at MSc level

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to the opening of 2 new modular wards at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The successful candidate will work within the medical team (known as MERRIT) to provide highly specialist therapy to the medical wards. The team consists of other occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy support workers.

All of our Occupational Therapists receive supervision and mentorship from a member of our highly specialist team who will offer direction in terms of clinical and leadership development.

Informal conversations about this opportunity are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

As clinical lead, you will work closely with the therapy team manager to support and develop the strong and flourishing team. You will be responsible for clinical leadership and support to the team in the form of appraisal and supervision. You will also act as an expert resource to the wider therapy team. The post holder will need to be a confident leader with experience of working within a fast paced and dynamic clinical environment.

The post holder will be responsible for a personal clinical caseload of complex patients. You will also be required to have in depth understanding and experience of working within this area. Band 6 experience in an acute setting is essential.

The working hours for this post will be 37.5 hours per week – over 5 working days which will include a weekend rota commitment.

About the Therapy Centre

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 Occupational Therapists in having dedicated time 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.

Job Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number: 223-SOT-828

Job locations: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ

Qualifications (Essential)

• Occupational Therapy Degree and HCPC registration
• Evidence of highly specialist clinical training in relevant areas to enable clinical leadership.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• MSc or evidence of study at MSc level

Experience (Essential)

• Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice
• Experience in audit and research
• Evidence of teaching/presentation experience
• Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge (Essential)

• Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ

Employer's website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)