Job summary
In Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our Trauma and Orthopaedics team in Carmarthenshire in order to support our Acute services.
The job will involve working alongside Physiotherapists and undertaking delegated tasks to deliver rehabilitation programmes with patients and working in collaboration with multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care. We are an evolving service and are looking to recruit people who share our core values in HDUHB and who have an interest and skills in rehabilitation.
Our teams are positive, forward thinking and dynamic. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has the ability to motivate and engage with their patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will form part of a team responsible for the delivery of rehabilitation services within the physiotherapy service of Hywel Dda Health Board. This will involve working in collaboration with multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care.
The post holder will work as part of the trauma and orthopaedic physiotherapy service undertaking assessment & treatment programmes. They will work with the team and alone with guidance and direction of the qualified staff. They will assist with specified clinical duties and administrative tasks, in the provision of an efficient, caring, patient focused service.
The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible approach to 7 day service, based on service need.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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 22/05/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 22/05/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ 3 / or level 3 learning or equivalent.
- Evidence of broad base of general education and/or life experiences.
- IT skills
- Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training, short courses.
Desirable
- ECDL
- Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice evidencing 60 credits level 3 learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field.
- Computer/keyboard skills
- Experience of working alone and as part of a team
- Willingness to undergo relevant training
Desirable
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience of working with groups of patients
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ 3 / or level 3 learning or equivalent.
- Evidence of broad base of general education and/or life experiences.
- IT skills
- Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training, short courses.
Desirable
- ECDL
- Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice evidencing 60 credits level 3 learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field.
- Computer/keyboard skills
- Experience of working alone and as part of a team
- Willingness to undergo relevant training
Desirable
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience of working with groups of patients
Language skills
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).
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).
