Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing Pulmonary Rehabilitation team within Hywel Dda University Health Board. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation team sits within the Multi-Model Rehabilitation service. This is a part time role of 22.5 hours a week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). The service operates across the University Health Board including the three counties of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. The post holder would be based in Glangwili hospital but may be expected to deliver the service across Hywel Dda.
Pulmonary rehabilitation includes both class based exercise within community venues, education, assessments and home visits. We work closely with the national exercise referral scheme and are trying to develop links with 3rd sector activity providers to offer our service users further help after their rehabilitation course.
The successful candidate will be part of a friendly, proactive rehabilitative therapy team, and will work collaboratively within our community based Multidisciplinary team. This innovative service promotes growth for staff and service delivery.
You will be expected to work as an integral part of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team providing high quality, evidence based, person centred care to people across Hywel Dda.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will form part of an existing team of physiotherapists responsible for the delivery of patient rehabilitation services within Hywel Dda University Health Board within their defined clinical area of clinical speciality. This will involve working in collaboration with inter and multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care.
The post holder will be responsible for managing their own caseload which will involve self referrals as well as those from GP's, AHP's, Social Service practitioners and Consultants. They will operate as an autonomous professional with a high level of clinical and technical skill and expertise, using evidence base to plan, implement and evaluate the management of clients.
The post holder will participate in the continuous professional development process, involving the education / supervising of junior staff and students.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting service modernisation and development. This will include involvement in audit and service evaluation processes.
The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. This will be on a rota basis. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of the on call respiratory service.
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.
Interviews will be held on 09/06/2025.
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.
Interviews will be held on 09/06/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowlegde
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
- Active participation of specialist interest groups
- Member of C.S.P
- Clinical Education Training Course
Language Requirments
Desirable
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
- Negotiation of MDT working practices
- Experience of NHS working
- Experience of service development
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
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowlegde
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
- Active participation of specialist interest groups
- Member of C.S.P
- Clinical Education Training Course
Language Requirments
Desirable
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
- Negotiation of MDT working practices
- Experience of NHS working
- Experience of service development
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
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).
