Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 13 March 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our South West Shropshire Locality Therapy Team, based with our Community Therapists.
This post is an ideal opportunity for newly qualified Occupational Therapists or those who are seeking to widen their career, with opportunities for rotations.
What you can expect from us:
- Opportunities to work with people with a range of physical and mental health conditions.
- Clinical and professional supervision.
- Participation in the relevant Community of Practice.
- Peer support and networking opportunities.
- Engagement in SCHT's preceptorship program.
We are looking for:
- Applicants to be able to function confidently in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate a passion for working with people with a range of physical and mental health difficulties.
- Commitment to continuing professional development, willing to undertake further training to meet the needs of the client group.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Employed by SCHT, the post holder will have opportunities to rotate across The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS. This includes Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH); Robert Jones Agnes Hunt (RJAH); Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (SCHT) and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). This will allow exposure to a variety of settings increasing your skills and knowledge base and support you to explore where your career might take you.
You must be able to meet the travel requirements of the job.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Details
Date posted
27 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
825-7804265-OPS
Job locations
Ludlow Hospital
Gravel Hill
Ludlow
SY8 1QX
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Ludlow Hospital
Gravel Hill
Ludlow
SY8 1QX
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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