Job overview

We have an opportunity for a band 7 Physiotherapist to join our in patient medical team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for delivery of a clinical physiotherapy service to the general medical, renal, respiratory and endocrine  wards, and to the twice monthly out patient respiratory clinic.

 They will also have responsibility for clinical leadership and support of therapy staff within the team including OTs, PTs, APs and TSWs.

The postholder will have expert clinical knowledge of medical patients including respiratory and renal, and will support   junior staff on the wards.  We are  a team that works closely with  our colleagues in the Care Transfer Hub ensuring that patients are discharged from hospital without delay and are moving towards a discharge to assess model  for some of our patients.

Main duties of the job

• This role involves assessing and treating patients with complex needs in an inpatient setting, using advanced physiotherapy skills.
• It includes planning and managing your own workload while supporting and guiding junior staff and students.
• You will work closely with the wider healthcare team to make sure patients receive safe, high‑quality care and are discharged in a timely way.
• The job also includes taking part in research, audits and service improvement work to help develop the physiotherapy service.
• Strong communication skills are needed to explain difficult information to patients, families and colleagues.
• You will also help with the day‑to‑day running of the service and may need to work flexibly across different sites.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

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