Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist-Surgery and Gastroenterology

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join their Surgery, oncology, and critical care team at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The successful candidate will provide specialist treatment to patients, including complex cases, and lead the therapy team. This fixed-term position offers a salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum for part-time work. Candidates should hold an Occupational Therapy Degree and demonstrate clinical leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Evidence of highly specialist clinical training in relevant areas.
• Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice.
• Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent post graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy treatment to complex patients.
• Responsible for clinical leadership and support to the therapy team.
• Act as an expert resource to the wider Therapy Team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Specialist Occupational Therapy treatment

Teaching and presentation skills

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree and HCPC registration

MSc or evidence of study at MSc level

Job description

Job Summary

We have an opportunity to work as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist within our Surgery, oncology and critical Care team at RSH. The post covers our General Surgical wards, Gastroenterology ward and our Oncology ward at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The Therapy team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy support workers including band 4s.

Main Duties

The post holder will provide specialist Occupational Therapy treatment to patients within our Surgical and Gastroenterology Wards and this may include complex patients such as amputees. The post holder may also work clinically on the Oncology ward, holding a complex caseload which may include Fast track patients and those with malignant spinal cord compression.

As Clinical Lead the post holder will be responsible for clinical leadership and support to the team in the form of appraisal and supervision. They will also act as an expert resource to the wider Therapy Team.

About Us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that’s dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let’s make a difference together!

Details

Date Posted 22 December 2025

Band Band 7

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

Contract Fixed term

Duration 12 months

Working Pattern Part-time

Reference Number 223-SOT-765-C

Job Location

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Degree and HCPC registration
• Evidence of highly specialist clinical training in relevant areas to enable clinical leadership.
• MSc or evidence of study at MSc level

Experience

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

Knowledge

• 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.

Employer Details

Employer Name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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