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Rotational Physiotherapist | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

England

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 31,000

Full time

21 days ago

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England seeks enthusiastic, newly qualified and existing Band 5 Physiotherapists. Candidates will assess and manage complex patient cases independently, participate in rotations across various specialties, and engage in extensive training. This role promises professional development while providing care in a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Weekly training and CPD sessions
Protected time for professional development
Supportive mentorship system

Qualifications

  • Must pass degree for HCPC registration.
  • Engagement in a preceptorship programme required.
  • Ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and manage complex patient cases as an autonomous practitioner.
  • Participate in cross-organisational rotations.
  • Comply with Professional Code of Conduct.

Skills

Patient assessment
Autonomous practice
Professional conduct

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
Job description
Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, newly qualified and existing Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our friendly team of Therapists working on a rotational basis across both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

What we offer
  • Pre-registration positions at Band 4 until HCPC registration is complete (this would be once confirmation of passing degree had been obtained at the end of your studies)
  • Preceptorship programme for all newly qualified therapists in first year of practice
  • Weekly training / taught CPD sessions / regular supervision and mentorship
  • Protected SPA time for professional development
Responsibilities

To assess, diagnose/ interpret and manage own caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.

Rotations and on-call

Please note: After a period of training and completion of competencies, respiratory on-call is expected to be worked by all our Band 5 Physiotherapists. All staff are expected to work across a seven day service as required on a rota basis.

Training and development

We offer a robust training and development programme and a competency system for all our Band 5s and provide support for development opportunities.

Rotations covered
  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Critical care
  • Orthopaedics
  • MSK outpatients
  • Oncology
  • Inpatient Stroke
  • Front door services including ED
  • Acute Adult Respiratory
  • Acute Respiratory Paediatrics
  • Cross-organisational rotations (including MPFT, RJAH and SCHT available as service enables)

All rotations have a robust competency framework and mentorship system with appraisals at regular periods across the rotation with a full appraisal annually. You are supported by a stable team of experienced staff, headed by a Therapy-led Management Team. We have also established peer group sessions across both sites to help new starters have a point of contact for help or concerns.

Join 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. Key to this is ensuring our workforce is supported and equipped with the ability to deliver on that pledge. Regular access to clinical supervision, clinical and leadership training, job planning with committed weekly non-clinical time in addition to our Band 5 Inservice training program are some of the opportunities available to the successful post holder.

Additional information

The successful candidate will not only have the benefit of working in rewarding specialist areas across both our hospital sites but will also have access to a wide range of professional support, including the Professional lead for Physiotherapy and on joining the team you will become an integral member of the Therapy Centre, shaping and developing services for the benefit of patients, their families as well as other employees.

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.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025

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