Specialist Occupational Therapist - Surgery | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a dynamic Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a full-time role at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient rehabilitation, with a focus on Amputee care and Critical Care follow-up. Opportunities for mentorship and professional development are included. This position demands flexibility in hours, including weekends.

Benefits

Excellent induction period

Protected time for Specialist Professional Activities

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Occupational Therapy, particularly in a surgical setting.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to undergo continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to meet patient goals.
• Manage and discharge Amputee patients.
• Conduct home visits for patient care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership abilities

Holistic patient-centred therapy skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking for a Band 6 role in General Surgery?

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to utilise and develop your clinical skills & leadership abilities? If so, our static Band 6 Occupational Therapy position may be perfect for you.

All of our specialist Occupational Therapists receive supervision & mentorship from a member of our highly specialist team. They will offer direction in terms of clinical development and leadership development, whilst you continue to learn & utilise the holistic patient centred therapy skills core to the Occupational Therapy profession.

1 full time (37.5 hours) position is available at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Role and duties

Informal conversations about the opportunity are welcome.

The successful candidate will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Support workers and nursing staff to achieve patient\'s rehabilitation and discharge goals within the General Surgical setting. This will include management and discharge of Amputee patients. The successful candidate will carry out home visits and work closely with colleagues from the Out Patient limb fitting service.

This post will also include follow up treatment of patients discharged form Critical Care to the Surgical wards ensuring continuity of care for this complex group of patients.

Successful candidates will be expected to work 37.5 hours across Monday to Friday including regular weekend working. This post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Support and development

We offer a job plan for all staff including:

• Protected time for Specialist Professional Activities (SPA’s)
• Supervision on a 6-8 weekly basis
• Excellent induction period across all clinical areas
• Mentorship with new skills, post induction period
• Training and development in team, across the peer group, across organisations and also external such as annual congress
• Integrated working across Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy
• Opportunities for roles such as staff side representative, health and safety link worker

Team and location

You are supported by a stable team of experienced staff.

Shropshire is a fantastic area and a great place to enjoy many physical activities such as: biking, running, hiking, and even more for the more adventurous of you.

Additional information

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Sep 2025