Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 physiotherapy secondment to the inpatient therapy team within SaTH until September 2027. This post is part of the B6 rotational physiotherapy team and the starting rotation is likely to be respiratory and paediatrics. Experience in these clinical areas is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will work within the inpatient therapy team to provide highly specialist therapy to the respiratory wards. The team consists of other occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy support workers.

We are looking for a highly skilled Physiotherapist who demonstrates a passion for delivering high quality assessment and treatments. The post includes involvement in the in-service training and on call rota, as well as clinical supervision of both therapy staff and students.

Participation in the on call respiratory out of hours service and weekend respiratory, orthopaedic and discharge rotas will be expected.

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

Main duties of the job
The post holder will;

• work with a diverse range of inpatients, many with complex conditions.
• deliver comprehensive assessment, re-assessment, treatment planning and delivery of treatments
• be a skilled communicator
• demonstrate clear clinical reasoning when prioritising their caseload
• be willing to supporting colleagues
• participate in the out of hours respiratory on call rota.

We encourage prospective candidates to contact us for further information regarding this exciting opportunity and we welcome anyone wishing to visit us to meet the excellent staff working within the service.

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 Physiotherapy 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 Physiotherapists in having dedicated time to supporting professional activity. Your training and development 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.

Date posted: 28 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/ pro rata
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 223-SPP-811
Job locations: The Princess Royal Hospital, Apley Castle, Telford, TF1 6TF, United Kingdom

Essential qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist
• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience with acute respiratory patients including paeds
• Experience of active participation in on call out of hours working.

Desirable

• Previous post-qualification experience in respiratory and paeds
• Experience of supervising junior and non-qualified staff

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website.

Employer contact: Therapy Team Manager Ruth MacMullen, r.macmullen@nhs.net, 07729080394

Employer details: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, The Princess Royal Hospital, Apley Castle, Telford, TF1 6TF, United Kingdom. Website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/