Specialist Physiotherapist - Winter Escalation | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a full-time Physiotherapist to join their inpatient therapy team. The role involves providing high-quality assessments and treatments for a diverse range of inpatients, particularly within the Medical, Endocrine, Respiratory and Renal Team (MERRIT). Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, experience within the NHS, and a commitment to professional development. This position offers a chance to contribute to the holistic recovery of patients in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Clinical supervision

Involvement in service development

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high quality assessments and treatments.
• Ability to work with patients with complex conditions.
• Participation in clinical supervision and training.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse range of inpatients.
• Deliver comprehensive assessments and treatment plans.
• Support and communicate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Assessment and treatment planning

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Team support

Education

NHS experience

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025.