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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist - Fixed Term

The closing date is 19 August 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a full-time enthusiastic band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Inpatient team for a fixed term maternity cover position. We may consider part-time for the right candidate.

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 both therapy staff and students.

Participation in the on call respiratory out of hours service and weekend respiratory, orthopaedic and discharge rotas will be expected.

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
  • participate in the out of hours respiratory on call rota.

We encourage prospective candidates to contact us for further information regarding this exciting opportunity and we welcome anyone wishing to visit us to meet the excellent staff working within the service.

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust hospitals which include the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury and the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford are ideally situated with good transport links to the coast and to the countryside on our doorstep.

The Inpatient Therapy Team is welcoming and friendly with both more recent joiners and many long established colleagues who have progressed through the team - in some instances from support workers to Senior registered roles. We encourage professional development and this begins when you join us when we offer you a strong induction programme, opportunity to participate in the established preceptorship programme, and regular in-house training.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-SPT-560

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

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

Essential

  • Qualified Physiotherapist
  • Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Desirable

  • Previous post-qualification experience

Experience of NHS work

Essential

  • Experience of working within the NHS.

Supervision experience

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising junior and non-qualified staff

Essential

Essential

  • Experience of active participation in on call out of hours working.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Physiotherapist
  • Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Desirable

  • Previous post-qualification experience

Experience of NHS work

Essential

  • Experience of working within the NHS.

Supervision experience

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising junior and non-qualified staff

Essential

Essential

  • Experience of active participation in on call out of hours working.

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

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

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

Clare Garton

clare.garton@nhs.net

07729080393

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-SPT-560

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


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