# Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist/1b9476d9-7c8e-4537-a408-b0615db6f4ba - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist/1b9476d9-7c8e-4537-a408-b0615db6f4ba.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust - **Town:** Shrewsbury - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata / per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (to be worked across 7 days, including bank holidays and weekends on a rota basis) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T14:00:49.371Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Shropshire/Whitchurch/Shropshire_Community_Health_NHS_Trust/Occupational_Therapist/Occupational_Therapist-v7945073 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7945073?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are one of the first Integrated Care Systems (ICS) in the country to offer an occupational therapy rotation, across the local health system, through strong partnership working. This post is an ideal opportunity for newly qualified Occupational Therapists or those who are seeking to widen their career opportunities through working in a range of specialties and settings. Employed by Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (SCHT), the post holder will rotate every 6 months across community rehabilitation, community hospitals, acute sector as well as Midland Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital. What you can expect from us: - Opportunities to work with people with a range of physical and mental health. - Clinical and professional supervision. - Participation in the relevant Community of Practice. - Peer support and networking opportunities. - Engagement in SCHT’s preceptorship program throughout your rotation. We are looking for: - Applicants to be able to function confidently in multi-disciplinary teams. - Ability to work flexibly. - Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Demonstrate a passion for working with people with a range of physical and mental health difficulties. - Commitment to continuing professional development, willing to undertake further training to meet the needs of the client group. ### Main duties of the job Employed by SCHT, the post holder will rotate every 6 months across The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS. This includes Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH); Robert Jones Agnes Hunt (RJAH); Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (SCHT) and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). This will allow exposure to a variety of settings increasing your skills and knowledge base and support you to explore where your career might take you. You must be able to meet the travel requirements of the job. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. ## Job Details We are one of the first Integrated Care Systems (ICS) in the country to offer an occupational therapy rotation, across the local health system, through strong partnership working. This post is an ideal opportunity for newly qualified Occupational Therapists or those who are seeking to widen their career opportunities through working in a range of specialties and settings. Employed by Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (SCHT), the post holder will rotate every 6 months across community rehabilitation, community hospitals, acute sector as well as Midland Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital. What you can expect from us: Opportunities to work with people with a range of physical and mental health. Clinical and professional supervision. Participation in the relevant Community of Practice. Peer support and networking opportunities. Engagement in SCHT’s preceptorship program throughout your rotation. We are looking for: Applicants to be able to function confidently in multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to work flexibly. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate a passion for working with people with a range of physical and mental health difficulties. Commitment to continuing professional development, willing to undertake further training to meet the needs of the client group. ## Job Description Employed by SCHT, the post holder will rotate every 6 months across The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS. This includes Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH); Robert Jones Agnes Hunt (RJAH); Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (SCHT) and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). This will allow exposure to a variety of settings increasing your skills and knowledge base and support you to explore where your career might take you. You must be able to meet the travel requirements of the job. ## Responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role. ### Experience **Essential** - A range of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist/ student including rehabilitation/ care of the elderly. - Experience of working in multi-disciplinary / multi-agency teams. - Experience working with therapy assistants. ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Ongoing awareness of recent developments in practice and research including NSF’s/NICE guidelines. - Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service. - Excellent time management skills. - Effective communication within the team. ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy. - Current registration with HCPC. - Evidence of clinical experience. ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 326.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2731) - [band 5 rotational occupational therapist north (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10315868) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 75.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2730) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.