Specialist Physiotherapist - Winter Escalation

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a full-time enthusiastic band 6 Physiotherapist to join the inpatient therapy team for a fixed term. The successful candidate will work on a winter escalation ward, providing high-quality assessments and treatments. Responsibilities include supporting colleagues, providing clinical supervision, and engaging in ongoing professional development. NHS experience is essential. This role offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated and supportive team, contributing to enhancing patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient physiotherapy with complex conditions is essential.
• Must demonstrate effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a complex caseload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessment and treatment to a diverse range of inpatients.
• Engage in clinical supervision and training of therapy staff.
• Participate in service development opportunities.

Skills

NHS experience

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Job description

We are looking for a full-time enthusiastic band 6 Physiotherapist to join our inpatient therapy team for a fixed term.

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

The post sits within the Medical, Endocrine, Respiratory and Renal Team (known as MERRIT). We are looking for a highly skilled Physiotherapist who demonstrates a passion for delivering high quality assessment and treatments.

The post includes involvement in the in service training rota as well as clinical supervision of therapy staff.

Participation in the on call respiratory out of hours service is not essential. However involvement on the discharge and orthopaedics weekend rota will be expected.

Informal conversations about this opportunity are welcome.

Please note that NHS experience is essential for this position.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• work with a diverse range of inpatients, many with complex conditions.
• deliver comprehensive assessment, re-assessment, treatment planning and delivery of treatments
• be a skilled communicator
• demonstrate clear clinical reasoning when prioritising their caseload
• be willing to supporting colleagues

Working for your organisation

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.