Specialist Therapist - Frailty (OT or PT)
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to utilise and develop your clinical skills & leadership a...
- 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.
- 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 that is safe and timely.
- To work closely with team managers 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 service.
- Engage or lead on projects to develop services and learning opportunities for others including band 5's, assistant practitioners, support staff and students as well as celebrating learning and achievements with the wider therapy and MDT teams.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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 or Physiotherapy will be integral in enabling patients to receive holistic assessment to enable them to recover and be discharged from the 'front door'
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
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 in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
- Registered with Health and Care professional Council
Work experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in relevant areas of clinical practice
- Evidence of teaching/student experience
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Participated in audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
- Evidence of specialist level of clinical reasoning
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to develop skills with focus on continuing personal development
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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