The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Rotational Physiotherapist

The closing date is 18 September 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, newly qualified and existing Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our friendly team of Therapists working on a rotational basis across both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

We can offer:

  • Pre-registration positions at Band 4 until HCPC registration is complete (this would be once confirmation of passing degree had been obtained at the end of your studies)
  • Preceptorship programme for all newly qualified therapists in first year of practice
  • Weekly training / taught CPD sessions / regular supervision and mentorship
  • Protected SPA time for professional development

Main duties of the job

To assess, diagnose/ interpret and manage own caseload of complexpatients as an autonomous practitioner in accordance withProfessional Code of Conduct and Health and Care ProfessionsCouncil Regulations.

Please note: After a period of training and completion of competencies, respiratory on-call is expected to be worked by all our band 5 Physiotherapists. All staff are expected to work across a seven day service as required on a rota basis.

Training for newly qualified

We offer a robust training and development programme and a competency system for all our band 5's and provide support for development opportunities.

Our Band 5 positions are rotational and cover:

  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Critical care
  • Orthopaedics
  • MSK outpatients
  • Oncology
  • Inpatient Stroke
  • Front door services including ED
  • Acute Adult Respiratory
  • Acute Respiratory Paediatrics
  • **Cross-organisational rotations (**including MPFT, RJAH and SCHT available as service enables)
  • All rotations have a robust competency framework and mentorship system with appraisals at regular periods across the rotation with a full appraisal annually. You are supported by a stable team of experienced staff, headed by a Therapy-led Management Team. We have also established peer group sessions across both sites to help new starters have a point of contact for help or concerns.

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. Key to this is ensuring our workforce is supported and equipped with the ability to deliver on that pledge. Regular access to clinical supervision, clinical and leadership training, job planning with committed weekly non-clinical time in addition to our band 5 Inservice training program are some of the opportunities available to the successful post holder

The successful candidate will not only have the benefit of working in rewarding specialist areas across both our hospital sites but will also have access to a wide range of professional support, including Professional lead for Physiotherapy and on joining the team you will become an integral member of the Therapy Centre, shaping and developing services for the benefit of patients, their families as well as other employees.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-TRP-638-A

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital & The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Shrewsbury and Telford

TF1 6TF


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

Quals, Experience, Knowledge

Essential

  • As required for entry into University for professional training
  • Degree or pending a degree in Physiotherapy
  • Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

  • Broad range of student placements or postgraduate experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development maintained in a Portfolio including evidence based practice
  • Evidence of experience within the NHS at undergraduate or graduate level

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills
  • Relevant IT skills
Person Specification

Quals, Experience, Knowledge

Essential

  • As required for entry into University for professional training
  • Degree or pending a degree in Physiotherapy
  • Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

  • Broad range of student placements or postgraduate experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development maintained in a Portfolio including evidence based practice
  • Evidence of experience within the NHS at undergraduate or graduate level

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills
  • Relevant IT skills

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital & The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Shrewsbury and Telford

TF1 6TF


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 & The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Shrewsbury and Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Operational Manager

Amy Haines-Eynon

amy.haines-eynon@nhs.net

07858689596

Details

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-TRP-638-A

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital & The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Shrewsbury and Telford

TF1 6TF


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