Hywel Dda University Health Board

Physiotherapist

The closing date is 22 October 2025

Job summary

This post is a Fixed Term/Secondment for 9 months until 01/06/2026 due to the needs of the service.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy team, potentially working on a rotational basis covering sites across the acute hospital and community settings within Ceredigion. We recognise our staff to truly be our greatest asset and we are committed to creating a supportive environment that empowers them to achieve a rewarding and satisfying career.

We consistently receive overwhelmingly positive feedback on their experiences here in Hywel Dda, not only for the excellent learning opportunities but the experience of feeling valued and included in the team.

Main duties of the job

You will work as an autonomous practitioner in the delivery of a physiotherapy service across various clinical specialties through a rotational programme. Four monthly rotations will include Medical/Respiratory, Orthopaedic, Neuro, Community, Front of house and MSK. You will use evidence based/ client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in primary, community and secondary care settings.

You will deliver a clinical service as a member of an integrated multidisciplinary/ agency team and contribute to quality improvements across all aspects of physiotherapy, including participation in audit and research.

This role will aim to consolidate undergraduate education and develop independent clinical practice through continuous professional development (C.P.D). In addition, you willassist the senior staff in the development and education of support workers and students.

You may be asked to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. There will also be an expectation for you to participate on the respiratory on call rota supported through adequate training.

There will be a need to be able to travel to different destinations across the county in a timely manner.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settingso 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providerso Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-AHP096-1025

Job locations

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradoc Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER


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 isdesirablefor 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 31/10/2025

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 isdesirablefor 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 31/10/2025

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Recognised degree/equivalent in physiotherapy
  • HPC registration

Desirable

  • CSP membership

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working across a broad range of clinical areas at undergraduate level
  • Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge of a variety of conditions and treatment interventions
  • Evidence of relevant CPD activities

Other

Essential

  • Participation in 7 day service delivery & on call duties
  • Ability to travel across Health Board sites and patients homes on community rotations in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Recognised degree/equivalent in physiotherapy
  • HPC registration

Desirable

  • CSP membership

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working across a broad range of clinical areas at undergraduate level
  • Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge of a variety of conditions and treatment interventions
  • Evidence of relevant CPD activities

Other

Essential

  • Participation in 7 day service delivery & on call duties
  • Ability to travel across Health Board sites and patients homes on community rotations in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradoc Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradoc Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Team Lead Physiotherapist

Mari Davies

mari.davies4@wales.nhs.uk

01970635960

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-AHP096-1025

Job locations

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradoc Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER


Supporting documents

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