Specialist Physiotherapist (rotational)
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Telford, TF1 6TFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 September 2026
1 day leftJob description
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust (SaTH) is delighted to offer the role of rotational Specialist Physiotherapist to advert; the post is ideal...
Successful candidates will provide Physiotherapy to patients within an acute setting, maximising independence to prevent deconditioning.
- To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.
- Engage in own learning to develop self and service
- Participate or lead on projects to develop services
- Provide learning opportunities for others including band 5's, assistant practitioners and students as well as celebrating learning and achievements with the wider therapy and MDT teams.
- Participation in our respiratory physiotherapy on-call rota
- The post holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues within all Care Groups to deliver a cohesive service that is user led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal patient flow and safe timely intervention.
- To work closely with team leads, clinical leads and senior therapists to ensure a robust structure of training, supervision and appraisal is delivered to all members within the team.
- To act as a source of Specialist advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and the wider health care system.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Qualifications
Essential: - Degree or qualification equivalent in Physiotherapy; - HCPC registration
Desirable: - Completed additional non mandatory CPD relevant to the role
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a broad range of NHS rotations at band 5 level
- Evidence of working on an NHS overnight on call rota and willingness to complete in this role
- Evidence of 7 day NHS working and willingness to complete in this role
Desirable: - Evidence of audit and or service improvement; - Understanding of current NHS strategy / Trust Strategy
Leadership
Essential: - Previous experience supervising or mentoring students or therapy support workers in an NHS setting; - Evidence of managing difficult situations
Desirable: - Evidence of leadership training
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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