Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Musculoskeletal Team Lead

The closing date is 18 September 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a large team of outpatient physiotherapists in the Princess of Wales hospital. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of a team of staff, both clinical and clerical working within the physiotherapy service, participating in recruitment and undertaking annual appraisals of members of the team.

He/She will use highly specialised, advanced clinical reasoning skills in the area of Musculo-skeletal physiotherapy and independently plan and manage their own daily complex caseload; ensuring that patients are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional.

The post holder will follow professional code of conduct and take a lead role in the post-graduate education of physiotherapy colleagues and other professions. He/She will impart specialist knowledge and skills, guiding further knowledge acquisition and act as a mentor for junior colleagues.

The post holder will undertake relevant research/audit within the Physiotherapy Service, developing an advanced practice portfolio and implementing best practice in line with National Guidelines

Main duties of the job

We are really excited to welcome a new team lead to the MSK Physiotherapy team here at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.This is a great opportunity to lead a team of innovative physiotherapists in delivering evidenced based physiotherapy and driving the research agenda within CTM UHB. The post holder will work collaboratively with the other team leads and clinical leads who work across 6 sites to deliver equitable and efficient MSK physiotherapy.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-AHP109-0925

Job locations

Princess of Wales

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive MSK Experience
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Evidence of NHS experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of mentoring others
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of specialist knowledge and training

Desirable

  • Leadership/ management qualification or equivalent experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive MSK Experience
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Evidence of NHS experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of mentoring others
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of specialist knowledge and training

Desirable

  • Leadership/ management qualification or equivalent experience

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead MSK / Arweinydd Clinigol MSK

Gemma Cartwright

gemma.e.cartwright@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-AHP109-0925

Job locations

Princess of Wales

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Supporting documents

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