The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Surgery

The closing date is 28 May 2025

Job summary

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 part-time job share (0.6 WTE) position is available at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Informal conversations about the opportunity are welcome.

Main duties of the job

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. 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 22.5 hours across Wednesday to Friday including regular weekend working . This post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

About us

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

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.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-SOT-894-F

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury and Telford

SY3 8XQ


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, EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • As required for entry into University for professional training
  • Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
  • Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
  • Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualication experience
  • Evidence of NHS experience in relevant area of clinical Practice
  • Evidence of teaching/ student experience
  • Experience in audit and research

SKILLS

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership ability
  • Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills
  • IT Skills relevant to the role

Registration

Essential

  • Registered on HCPC
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • As required for entry into University for professional training
  • Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
  • Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
  • Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualication experience
  • Evidence of NHS experience in relevant area of clinical Practice
  • Evidence of teaching/ student experience
  • Experience in audit and research

SKILLS

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership ability
  • Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills
  • IT Skills relevant to the role

Registration

Essential

  • Registered on HCPC

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury and Telford

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury and Telford

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager Surgery, Oncology and Critical Care.

Sarah Sandy

sarah.sandy3@nhs.net

07394401540

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-SOT-894-F

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury and Telford

SY3 8XQ


Supporting documents

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