Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type NHS Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town Shrewsbury
Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 25/03/2026 23:59
Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Outpatients
Band 6
Job overview
- Are you a Band 5 physiotherapist looking for your next post?
- Are you looking to specialise in MSK?
- Are you a Band 6 looking for a post in a busy MSK department within an acute hospital?
- Are you interested in MSK and wanting to develop your skills further?
The MSK transformation in Shropshire Telford and Wrekin has transformed the care of those presenting with MSK conditions across the system. The 3 organisations; SaTH, SCHT and RJAH have worked together to implement transformed clinical care across the system. This transformation places emphasis on Therapies and conservative management for MSK conditions resulting in a significant investment in Therapies to provide additional clinical capacity. There is a comprehensive programme of workforce development through in-service training, supervision and mentorship and support for external courses. There is clear clinical leadership and the opportunity to work alongside Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and experienced Clinical Lead Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
This post is part of the system wide MSK service. This post will include the management of primary and secondary care referrals, managing both post operative and trauma management.
Main duties of the job
As a specialist band 6 physiotherapist you will be integral to leading and delivering MSK services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust. You will have a varied caseload of both consultant and GP referrals consisting of upper, lower limb and spinal conditions with the opportunity to gain experience in OPD MSK clinics, fracture clinics, and hand therapy.
We have a team of experienced Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and Advanced Practice Physiotherapists in A and E, Fracture clinic and Orthopaedic clinics who are integral to the team.
The department is involved in research projects and has close links with HEI's providing clinical placements for undergraduate students. We are committed to allocated CPD time, clinical outcomes and providing a responsive patient focused service.
Working for our organisation
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Within our patients we have a very experienced team including band 5 to band 8B therapists and support workers from band 2 - 4. The atmosphere in the department is very friendly, supportive and proactive. We provide a core day once a month when CPD, mentorship, in service training and attendance at a monthly staff meeting is encouraged.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
- As required for entry into University for professional training
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
- Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
- Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Evidence of teaching/ student experience
- Experience in audit and research
- Experience of working in an NHS setting
Knowledge
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Name Laura Lewis Job title Team Manager Outpatient Therapies RSH Email address Telephone number
Additional information
Contact number: Ext 3956 (Laura Lewis)
If you have problems applying, contact
Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
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