The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Assistant Practitioner Critical Care

The closing date is 19 February 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to work within the Critical Care Therapy Team at RSH . We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join the team as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner. The Critical care Therapy Team comprises of a Band 7 and band 5 Physiotherapist, a band 6 Occupational Therapist and Band 4 Assistant Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

This role forms part of the Critical Care Therapy Team and will play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation and recovery of complex critically ill patients.

These patients will be treated whilst on ITU and HDU and the complex patients will also be followed up following discharge to the wards.

The role will assist physical, functional and Psychological recovery and involve working closely with the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist.

This role will contribute to the rehabilitation of complex, critically ill patients, whilst in Critical Care and following discharge to the wards.

The post holder will work within the MDT to ensure Physical, functional and psychological recovery from critical illness.

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 inpatient Therapy Team at RSH includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners and Support Workers. Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy work collaboratively and the majority of our support staff are generic. We have teams that cover all specialities within the Trust: Frailty, Medicine, Respiratory, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Surgery, Oncology and Critical Care.

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-APC-136

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

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 9-4/A-C)
Evidence of knowledge and skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study and work at the level equivalent to a foundation degree.

Work experience

Essential

Previous Therapy Assistant experience

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting
Knowledge of the role of the assistant Practitioner and the boundaries of the position
Basic understanding of the patient condition and its impact on the therapy intervention

Skills

Essential

Experience in liaising with other agencies
To have knowledge and experience of common conditions in the acute setting and the impact on therapy intervention
Knowledge and experience in caring for patients with complex conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 9-4/A-C)
Evidence of knowledge and skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study and work at the level equivalent to a foundation degree.

Work experience

Essential

Previous Therapy Assistant experience

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting
Knowledge of the role of the assistant Practitioner and the boundaries of the position
Basic understanding of the patient condition and its impact on the therapy intervention

Skills

Essential

Experience in liaising with other agencies
To have knowledge and experience of common conditions in the acute setting and the impact on therapy intervention
Knowledge and experience in caring for patients with complex conditions

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.

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)