Allied Health Professionals - Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Surgery and Gastroenterology

  • Department Therapy Inpatients PT (RSH)
  • Salary £47,810.00 – £54,710 per annum
  • Closing Date 22/10/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 7
  • Job ref 223-HSP-767
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 18.75

Job overview

We have an opportunity for a band 7 Physiotherapist to join our Surgery, Oncology and Critical Care Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for delivery of a clinical physiotherapy service to the general surgical wards, gastroenterology, Oncology inpatients and critical care. 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 surgical patients including colorectal and vascular, and will support more  junior staff on the gastroenterological ward.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the existing clinical lead physiotherapist and occupational therapist, to lead on teaching, advice, support, supervision and appraisal. They will also work closely with the inpatient therapy team manager to support and develop the strong and flourishing inpatient therapy team which consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, apprentice therapists and therapy assistants ranging from B2 to 4.

The successful candidate will have experience in acute surgical care and working within critical care  though B7 experience in these areas is not essential. 
The post is 18.75  hours.
The post holder will be a member of the out of hours on call and weekend rotas which covers all inpatient areas at RSH

Working for your organisation

As an employee within SaTH's Therapy Centre, you will have access to a wide range of professional support, including Professional lead for Physiotherapy. On joining the team you will become an integral member of SaTH's Therapy Centre, shaping and developing services for the benefit of patients, their families as well as colleagues. 

The Therapy Centre at SaTH consists of over 300 employees, including clinical and non-clinical support staff, apprentices, consultant therapists and Heads of Profession for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics, all working together to achieve the same vision: To provide excellent care for the communities we serve. 

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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