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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist - Medical

The closing date is 19 November 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to the opening of 2 new modular wards at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The successful candidate will work within the medical team (known as MERRIT) to provide highly specialist therapy to the medical wards. The team consists of other occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy support workers.

All of our Occupational Therapists receive supervision and mentorship from a member of our highly specialist team who will offer direction in terms of clinical and leadership development.

Informal conversations about this opportunity are welcome.

Main duties of the job

As clinical lead, you will work closely with the therapy team manager to support and develop the strong and flourishing team. You will be responsible for clinical leadership and support to the team in the form of appraisal and supervision. You will also act as an expert resource to the wider therapy team. The post hold will need to be a confident leader with experience of working within a fast paced and dynamic clinical environment,

The post holder will be responsible for a personal clinical caseload of complex patients. You will also be required to have in depth understanding and experience of working within this area. Band 6 experience in an acute setting is essential.

The working hours for this post will be 37.5 hours per week - over 5 working days which will include a weekend rota commitment.

About us

The Therapy centre is committed to the SaTH's overall vision to provide excellent care for the communities we serve. As a member of the Therapy Services Team your contribution to the profession of Occupational Therapy will be integral in enabling patients to receive holistic assessment to enable them to recover and be discharged from the hospital environment.

We believe in developing clinical and leadership skills at all levels and support all our Occupational Therapists in having dedicated time to supporting professional activity (SPA). Your SPA time will include and is not limited to: clinical supervision, opportunity to attend internal and external training relevant to your role and career aspirations and participation in service development opportunities.

Please see separate information attached for more information regarding our offer including our Occupational therapy training and development pathway, strategy and career development structure.

With excellent transport links to our beautiful and diverse counties Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin offers great lifestyle opportunities as well as a friendly, family feel.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

223-SOT-828

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


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

Qualification

Essential

  • Occupational Therapy Degree and HCPC registration
  • Evidence of highly specialist clinical training in relevant areas to enable clinical leadership.

Desirable

  • MSc or evidence of study at MSc level

Experience in relevant area

Essential

  • Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice
  • Experience in audit and research
  • Evidence of teaching/presentation experience
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Occupational Therapy Degree and HCPC registration
  • Evidence of highly specialist clinical training in relevant areas to enable clinical leadership.

Desirable

  • MSc or evidence of study at MSc level

Experience in relevant area

Essential

  • Evidence of extensive experience in relevant area of clinical practice
  • Experience in audit and research
  • Evidence of teaching/presentation experience
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field

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

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


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

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Inpatient Team Manager

Rachel Crawford

rachel.crawford3@nhs.net

07729080394

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

223-SOT-828

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


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