Job summary
Are you a dynamic and dedicated Physiotherapist seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals within Hywel Dda University Health Board community?Look no further! We're currently seeking a highly skilled, driven Physiotherapist to join our Community Rehabilitation Team in Carmarthenshire.
As a Specialist Community Physiotherapist, you'll contribute to a paradigm that prioritises individual uniqueness and empowers patients to achieve optimal function and vitality. Our culture is built on collaboration, compassion and a shared commitment to excellence. It's where your passion meets purpose, and your commitment becomes a catalyst shaping the rehabilitation narrative of our community.
The Physiotherapy Community Team is rapidly growing and evolving. This additional investment has highlighted the Health Board's commitment to building community capacity and improving access to rehabilitation as close to home as possible.
The post holder will work closely as part of a broader, larger, dynamic multi disciplinarily teams (MDT) of Occupational therapists (OT's), Nurses, Social Workers, Dieticians, Community Pharmacists and Third Sector Services to name a few. In order to provide timely, patient centred, seamless care integration with the Acute Hospitals, Community Hospitals, Front of House Services (TOCALS) and Intermediate Care Services is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assess, develop and implement co-produced, personalised treatment plans for patients with a diverse range of conditions in their own home, community-based classes and outpatient clinics. We place a strong emphasis on patient-centred care to foster independence and well-being.
The post holder will contribute to spearheading initiatives to implement progressive rehabilitation strategies, service development and contribute to our organisation's reputation for innovation.
The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7-day service, based on service need and rota basis. They will have the skills required to participate in the respiratory On-call service.
The applicant will need an excellent ability to manage and prioritise a caseload, support and supervise Physiotherapy students and staff, and have the ability to travel between sites and in the community in a timely manner.
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
A full job description and person specification is attached within the supporting documents.
This is an opportunity to join a team that embraces innovative approaches to rehabilitation, empowering you to implement evidence-based practice to drive positive outcomes for your patients.
We provide a culture of collaboration and support where diversity of thoughts fuels innovation. Your ideas are not just heard, but actively encouraged.
As a service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and invest in their professional growth. We provide comprehensive opportunities for professional development, both internally and externally where staff are actively prompted to undertake post-graduate study (Opportunities to apply for shared funding).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 20/06/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description and person specification is attached within the supporting documents.
This is an opportunity to join a team that embraces innovative approaches to rehabilitation, empowering you to implement evidence-based practice to drive positive outcomes for your patients.
We provide a culture of collaboration and support where diversity of thoughts fuels innovation. Your ideas are not just heard, but actively encouraged.
As a service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and invest in their professional growth. We provide comprehensive opportunities for professional development, both internally and externally where staff are actively prompted to undertake post-graduate study (Opportunities to apply for shared funding).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 20/06/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional registration as recognised by HCPC
- Post-Grad 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 groups
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 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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional registration as recognised by HCPC
- Post-Grad 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 groups
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 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).
