Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Urgent Community Response & Virtual Wards service as a Community Physiotherapist. The post will form part of a seven day service based within one of the Trust’s locality teams. The service provides patients who are experiencing an acute change in their health a safe and effective alternative to hospital admission, supported by a mixture of face-to-face visits and digital technology.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist who shares our passion for providing excellent quality of care and can help deliver a recommended and agreed treatment/care plan to service users in their own home. The post holder will have full access to the Multidisciplinary Team including consultant, GP, Pharmacist, Nurses, Therapists, and Health Care Support Workers.
Main duties of the job
You will need excellent assessment and intervention skills in order to plan, develop and evaluate goal focused rehabilitation and reablement programs, as well as complex discharge planning experience. An understanding of Health and Social care provision and ability to work closely with other organisations and stakeholders is essential.
You will need to demonstrate high standards of evidence based clinical practice. You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should be able to prioritise your workload, manage your time effectively, and work flexibly within the team.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and conscientious & experienced Physios to work with the established therapy teams. We are a dynamic, developing organisation with well recognised rehabilitation services providing education, advice, support and rehabilitation for patients.
You will need to demonstrate how you meet our values and behaviours within the job description & person specification. A can do attitude and positive nature are essential.
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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Must be able to meet travel requirements of the post.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience in a variety of clinical settings with experience in a community setting.
- Experience of working in Multi-disciplinary/Multi-agency teams.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and risk Management and their Implications for the service.
- Ongoing Awareness of recent developments in practise including NICE guidelines.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy.
- Current registration with HCPC.
- Evidence of specialist Post Graduate training and Education with older adults.
- Evidence of core rotations (MSK, orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory, care of the older adult).
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This advert is for Urgent Community Response Physiotherapist - North West with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Shrewsbury, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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