Job summary
We are seeking an experienced physiotherapists to join our rapidly developing Frailty Service in Carmarthenshire. The post holder will be supporting our newly developed frailty assessment unit and advocating an 'home first' approach from hospital.
The aim of the service, along side the Front of House team (Tocals) is to provide seamless care to patients as they transition between acute and community sectors. We work together to provide early intervention, period of rehabilitation and assessment to reduce the risk of loss in function, risk of deconditioning, nutritional deficit, deterioration in their mental health to increase people's time spent at home rather than hospital.
Our approach is to deliver patient care in a holistic, person-centred manner, supporting patients, when possible, to stay/return in a safe manner to their own homes where they may continue to be a valued member of their own community. This would included outreaching into community settings.
This role involves supervising students, junior members of staff, rehabilitation assistants and therapy support staff (assistant practitioners and support workers).
The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of on call respiratory service and future developments in 7 day working.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will have experience of working with people who have Frailty syndrome & enjoy working as part of a multi professional team within the acute and community setting. You will work alongside acute and community colleagues and services to create a joined up rehabilitation pathway and positive experience for our population.
The post holder will require broad clinical experience in frailty & will need to provide specialist assessments and formulate appropriate treatment plans using in depth clinical reasoning with a focus on patient-centred care, current HB pressures and awareness of patient flow. This role could be part of a rotational opportunity between Front of House, stroke & general rehabilitation within Prince Philip Hospital.
Successful applicants will require an excellent ability to work autonomously, in high pressure and fast paced environments, managing and prioritising a diverse and unpredictable caseload, while keeping the HB values central to everything they do.
As a versatile postgraduate, you will need to have strong clinical grounding in older people rehabilitation, expertise in frailty syndrome, stroke, neurological conditions, cardio respiratory conditions, MSK problems and a good understanding of current issues affecting acute, intermediate care and community services.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
We require therapists who are adaptable to meet needs of patients with multiple and a variety of conditions as well as service priorities. Due to the nature of the role you will need to be able to travel within the County, as well as being flexible to travel across the Health Board on occasions.
Interviews will be held on 07/01/25
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
We require therapists who are adaptable to meet needs of patients with multiple and a variety of conditions as well as service priorities. Due to the nature of the role you will need to be able to travel within the County, as well as being flexible to travel across the Health Board on occasions.
Interviews will be held on 07/01/25
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional registration as recognised by HPCP
- Post graduate evidence of specialist education.
- CPD evidence.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty
- Clinical Education Training Course.
- Member of C.S.P
- Active participation of specialist interest group.
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate experience in relevant clinical specialty.
- Completion of junior competency framework.
- Practical experience to a level that would enable participation on the respiratory on call rota
- Therapeutic handling and risk assessments
- Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process
- Inter-professional and team working.
- Direct involvement with carers and families.
- Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements.
- Experience of staff supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of student supervision
- Negoitation of MDT working practices.
- Experience of service development
- Experience of NHS working
Other
Essential
- Evidence of teaching/In Service Training.
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
- Prepared to participate in on call and extended service
- Ability to travel between sites and in community in a timely manner
Language Requirements
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional registration as recognised by HPCP
- Post graduate evidence of specialist education.
- CPD evidence.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty
- Clinical Education Training Course.
- Member of C.S.P
- Active participation of specialist interest group.
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate experience in relevant clinical specialty.
- Completion of junior competency framework.
- Practical experience to a level that would enable participation on the respiratory on call rota
- Therapeutic handling and risk assessments
- Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process
- Inter-professional and team working.
- Direct involvement with carers and families.
- Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements.
- Experience of staff supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of student supervision
- Negoitation of MDT working practices.
- Experience of service development
- Experience of NHS working
Other
Essential
- Evidence of teaching/In Service Training.
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
- Prepared to participate in on call and extended service
- Ability to travel between sites and in community in a timely manner
Language Requirements
Desirable
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).
