Job summary
Torfaen Frailty Community Resource Team (CRT) have an exciting 37.5 hours per week permanent post available for a dynamic and motivated band 7 Physiotherapist.
Torfaen CRT consists of Rapid Response Nurses/Drs, Specialist Falls Service, Mental Health Practitioners, Pharmacy Team, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Reablement Technicians, Reablement Assistants and a Reablement Care Team.
At a pivotal time in the redevelopment of community services, the successful candidate, with the support of our integrated team leads, will lead and develop the physiotherapy service as we shape and develop therapy pathways and provision within the community sector. Leading the physiotherapy team in the development and provision of community physiotherapy services across Torfaen locality and Ty Glas Y Dorlan Reablement facility.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking clinician, who will be committed to following best practice and the development of high-quality Physiotherapy services.
You will have extensive experience in community therapy provision, demonstrate good leadership qualities and share a passion for working in an integrated service.
As a senior lead within the team, you will have proven leadership qualities and excellent communication skills with the ability to build networks across sites and disciplines.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to perform & cope with all aspects of manual handling
- Ability to adapt to changes in work routine
- Ability to independently move between sites within the health board or patients' residences as required
Desirable
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to utilise clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- Good communication skills - verbal, written & interaction
- Ability to manage personnel issues
- Evidence of initiative and organisational skills
- Knowledge of relevant national and local clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Awareness of research principles and findings impact in clinical practice
- IT literate
- Ability to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience at band 6 level
- Senior postgraduate clinical experience including complex case management
- Significant experience requiring people management and staff supervision
- Evidence of having worked unsupervised at a senior level
- Experience in leadership, audit and facilitating learning with students
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change management
- Experience of implementing clinical guidelines and standards
- Experience of MDT and cross-boundary working
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Appropriate range of postgraduate clinical education
Desirable
- MCSP
- Working towards a relevant higher qualification
- Active participation in a relevant interest group
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to perform & cope with all aspects of manual handling
- Ability to adapt to changes in work routine
- Ability to independently move between sites within the health board or patients' residences as required
Desirable
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to utilise clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- Good communication skills - verbal, written & interaction
- Ability to manage personnel issues
- Evidence of initiative and organisational skills
- Knowledge of relevant national and local clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Awareness of research principles and findings impact in clinical practice
- IT literate
- Ability to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience at band 6 level
- Senior postgraduate clinical experience including complex case management
- Significant experience requiring people management and staff supervision
- Evidence of having worked unsupervised at a senior level
- Experience in leadership, audit and facilitating learning with students
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change management
- Experience of implementing clinical guidelines and standards
- Experience of MDT and cross-boundary working
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Appropriate range of postgraduate clinical education
Desirable
- MCSP
- Working towards a relevant higher qualification
- Active participation in a relevant interest group
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
