Specialist Occupational Therapist - Winter Escalation

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist for a winter escalation ward. The role involves assessing and managing complex patients alongside multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must be registered with the Health and Care Professional Council and have NHS experience. This position provides opportunities for clinical supervision and professional development. The salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Evidence of teaching/student experience.
• Evidence of experience in relevant areas of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose/interpret and manage specialist caseload of complex patients.
• Work in close cooperation with colleagues to deliver a cohesive service.
• Collaborate with team managers to ensure robust training and supervision structures.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to develop skills with focus on continuing personal development

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with Health and Care Professional Council

Job description

Specialist Occupational Therapist – Winter Escalation

The closing date is 23 December 2025

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

The successful candidate will work within the medical team on the winter escalation ward, which is expected to be open from December '25 to March '26.

You will work alongside other occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy support workers. The team covers care of the elderly, gastroenterology, respiratory and general medical wards. These wards are fast paced with a high turnover of patients, and would therefore require a dynamic and holistic individual.

All of our specialist 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.

Please note that NHS experience is essential for this position.

Main duties of the job

• To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.
• The post holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues within all Care Groups to deliver a cohesive service that is user led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal patient flow that is safe and timely.
• To work closely with team managers and senior therapists to ensure a robust structure of training, supervision and appraisal is delivered to all members within the team.
• To act as a source of Specialist advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and the wider health service.
• Engage or lead on projects to develop services and learning opportunities for others including band 5's, assistant practitioners, support staff and students as well as celebrating learning and achievements with the wider therapy and MDT teams.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with Health and Care professional Council
• Evidence of experience in relevant areas of clinical practice
• Evidence of teaching/student experience
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Participated in audit and research

Knowledge

• Evidence of CPD detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
• Evidence of specialist level of clinical reasoning

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to develop skills with focus on continuing personal development

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum/ pro rata