In Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our Physiotherapy team in Pembrokeshire working in Withybush General Hospital.
The job will involve working alongside Physiotherapists and undertaking delegated tasks to deliver physiotherapy programmes with patients in the hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has the ability to motivate and engage with their patients, collaborate with multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care as well as providing administrative support to the service.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the physiotherapy service undertaking assessment and treatment programmes. They will work predominantly as part of our Trauma & Orthopaedic team delivering ward based care. They will be part of a close team and also work alone with guidance and direction from the registered 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 a 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 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 18/06/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* 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.
* Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training, short courses.
* ECDL
* Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice evidencing 60 credits level 3 learning
Experience
* Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field
* Experience of working alone and as part of a team
* Willingness to undergo relevant training
* Additional clinical or health care related experience
* Experience of working with groups of patients
Language Skills
* 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.
Clinical Lead Physiotherapist: Trauma&Orthopaedics
£24,433 to £26,060 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)
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