Main area Critical Care - Therapy Team Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term until 16th January 2027) Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week Job ref 223-APC-180
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford Town Telford Salary £27,485 - £30,162 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/03/2026 23:59
Assistant Practitioner Critical Care - Maternity cover
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to work within the Critical Care Therapy Team at PRH to cover maternity leave. We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join the team as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner. The Critical care Therapy Team at PRH comprises of a Band 6 and band 5 Physiotherapist, a band 6 Occupational Therapist and 2 Band 4 Assistant Practitioners. We have close working links with the Therapy Team at RSH with a cross site B7 Clinical Lead.
This post is 18.75 hours per week to be worked over a 7 day working pattern. This includes weekends and bank holiday working on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
This role forms part of the Critical Care Therapy Team and will play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation and recovery of complex critically ill patients.
These patients will be treated whilst on ITU and HDU and the complex patients will also be followed up following discharge to the wards.
The role will assist physical, functional and Psychological recovery and involve working closely with the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist.
This role will contribute to the rehabilitation of complex, critically ill patients, whilst in Critical Care and following discharge to the wards.
The post holder will work within the MDT to ensure Physical, functional and psychological recovery from critical illness.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
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!
The inpatient Therapy Team at PRH includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners and Support Workers. Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy work collaboratively and the majority of our support staff are generic. We have teams that cover all specialities within the Trust: Frailty, Medicine, Respiratory, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Surgery, Oncology and Critical Care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 9-4/A-C)
* Evidence of knowledge and skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study and work at the level equivalent to a foundation degree.
* Previous Therapy Assistant experience within the NHS at band 3 or above
* Experience within critical care setting
Knowledge
* Knowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting
* Knowledge of the role of the assistant Practitioner and the boundaries of the position within critical care
* Basic understanding of the patient condition in this setting and its impact on the therapy intervention
Skills
* Experience in liaising with other agencies
* To have knowledge and experience of common conditions in the acute setting and the impact on therapy intervention
* Knowledge and experience in caring for patients with complex conditions
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Name Sarah Agnew
Job title Therapy Team Manager
Email address sarah.agnew2@nhs.net
Telephone number 07394401524
Additional information
Ruth MacMullen
Therapy Team Manager
r.macmullen@nhs.net
Contact number: 01952641222 ext 4640
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Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone 01743 492402
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