The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Therapy Operational Manager

The closing date is 09 September 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Operational Manager to provide leadership and operational management support as part of the Therapy Care Closer to Home Management team within the Therapy Centre.

The successful applicant will be educated to degree level, ideally registered with the HCPC and have significant experience of working at a management or professional level in an acute setting.

This is a full-time position based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Providing professional leadership and operational management support to the Therapy Centre Manager and Therapy Care Closer to Home Manager, the post holder is accountable for the delivery of a range of services within the Centre supported, ensuring efficient and effective management of all resources in order to deliver safe, high quality and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement.

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 post holder is accountable for a team of 3 Therapy Managers delivering a range of services across Dietetics and Speech & Language Therapy covering Inpatients, outpatients and the community, in addition to the Macmillan Integrated Therapy Service. The role involves the effective management of resources to deliver safe, high quality and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-TOM-642

Job locations

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital William Farr House

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job pack for more information on the job description and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job pack for more information on the job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification
  • Evidence of professional management development

Desirable

  • Registration with HCPC preferred but not essential for the role.

Management experience

Essential

  • Evidence of managing clinical teams
  • Experience of leading service improvement
  • Experience of risk management
  • Experience of business strategy and planning

Desirable

  • Successful management of significant budget

Specialist knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to manage a range of staff groups /professions to deliver objectives and targets

Desirable

  • Knowledge of improvement tools and methodology
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification
  • Evidence of professional management development

Desirable

  • Registration with HCPC preferred but not essential for the role.

Management experience

Essential

  • Evidence of managing clinical teams
  • Experience of leading service improvement
  • Experience of risk management
  • Experience of business strategy and planning

Desirable

  • Successful management of significant budget

Specialist knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to manage a range of staff groups /professions to deliver objectives and targets

Desirable

  • Knowledge of improvement tools and methodology

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital William Farr House

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ


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

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital William Farr House

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Care Closer to Home Manager

Lorraine Eades

Lorraine.eades@nhs.net

01743261173

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-TOM-642

Job locations

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital William Farr House

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ


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