Highly Specialist Amputee Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you a physiotherapist with a passion for rehabilitation and empowering patients to achieve their optimal level of mobility and independence? Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospitals trust has a vacancy for a highly specialist physiotherapist to lead the amputee rehabilitation service. We provide rehabilitation to the residents of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with lower limb loss, running clinics at both The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury hospital at all stages of their outpatient pathway. The post can be offered as a Band 7 development opportunity for the right candidate and we warmly welcome enquiries from interested individuals.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside, and be supported by, a B5 physiotherapy apprentice and prosthetists and consultants in rehabilitation medicine from the Maltings Mobility Centre, Wolverhampton, and the Haywood Mobility Centre in Stoke.

You will deliver high quality rehabilitation to patients, and help develop the knowledge and skills of the other members of the team. Working closely with the therapy operational manager and team managers you will deliver our service level agreements and develop our strategy.

About 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.

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.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

The outpatient therapy team is a large team of friendly, enthusiastic, forward-thinking and experienced physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy support workers who all share a passion for delivering high quality patient care to the patients of Shropshire. Our excellent staff survey results are evidence of our strong team ethos.

The department is involved in research projects and has close links with HEI's providing clinical placements and working closely to identify opportunities for staff. We are committed to allocated CPD time, clinical outcomes and providing a responsive patient-focused service.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-HSA-225

Job locations

the Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications as required for entry into professional training
Degree in Physiotherapy
Registered with HCPC
Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Experience

Essential

Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice
Experience in audit and/or research
NHS experience

Knowedge and skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience of teaching, supervision, mentoring and appraisal
Team leadership ability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications as required for entry into professional training
Degree in Physiotherapy
Registered with HCPC
Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Experience

Essential

Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice
Experience in audit and/or research
NHS experience

Knowedge and skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience of teaching, supervision, mentoring and appraisal
Team leadership ability

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).