Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM UNTIL 31-03-2027 TOMEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
A new opportunity has arisen to enable Powys Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) to welcome a specialist Physiotherapist to join our team on a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2027
If you have experience in Neurology, enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and want to utilise and develop your skills and knowledge within a highly specialist, community, consultant-led therapy service, we very much welcome your interest in this role.
Main duties of the job
Powys CNRT specialises in therapeutic rehabilitation and management strategies for adults with progressive and non-progressive neurological disability and includes:
- Consultant therapists (Physiotherapy and Neuropsychology)
- Highly specialist Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists
- Motor Neuro Care Coordinator
- Therapy support workers
- Administrative coordinator
CNRT operates Weekdays 8:30am - 4:30pm. This role is based in Newtown covering a caseload predominantly within North and reaching into Mid-Powys.
Role specificMain responsibilities include:
- Providing Specialist Physiotherapy to patients with neurological disability.
- To act as a source of expertise in the holistic management of neurological needs, providing strategies and education to patients, carers/families, professionals and other services involved as part of an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
- To educate, train and supervise others as applicable to the role and service.
- To activity engage in CPD and service development work. You will receive clinical supervision from our highly specialist Physiotherapist and Consultant Therapist within CNRT as well as support in developing your learning from the wider CNRT MDT.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
You must have the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you are interested in this post and would like to find out more, please contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
You must have the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you are interested in this post and would like to find out more, please contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Physiotherapist
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate study and personal development
- Broad working knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques across all aspects of treatment
- Specialised knowledge in neurological conditions, and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with relevant Clinical Interest group(s)
- Membership of the CSP
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience, to include a junior rotational programme
- Experience of working to develop other staff and students, both formally and informally
- Involvement in research/audit presentation/teaching skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively within an MDT
- Committed to personal and team development
- Can cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day and work under pressure
- Autonomous decision maker
- Active professional involvement e.g. branch network
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Physiotherapist
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate study and personal development
- Broad working knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques across all aspects of treatment
- Specialised knowledge in neurological conditions, and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with relevant Clinical Interest group(s)
- Membership of the CSP
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience, to include a junior rotational programme
- Experience of working to develop other staff and students, both formally and informally
- Involvement in research/audit presentation/teaching skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively within an MDT
- Committed to personal and team development
- Can cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day and work under pressure
- Autonomous decision maker
- Active professional involvement e.g. branch network
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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).
