Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Surgery and Gastroenterology
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum / pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 November 2025 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ |
| Company: | Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7474189/223-HSP-767 |
Summary
A Vacancy at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
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.
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
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.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
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.
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
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.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Oct 2025