Equality and Diversity
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants can apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Job Overview
Based in County Hospital, Pontypool, MSK outpatient physiotherapy department we are seeking a dynamic, forward‑thinking clinician to join our team. You will embrace the Health Board values, have excellent communication skills, a strong team working ethos, and the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities. The role requires a solid foundation in core Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy clinical skills, commitment to shared decision‑making and evidence‑based practice.
Responsibilities
* Manage a musculoskeletal clinical caseload independently with support from senior clinicians and mentors.
* Facilitate and encourage individual development of staff within the physiotherapy team.
* Assist in educating and mentoring rotational staff and physiotherapy students from Cardiff University and the University of South Wales.
* Participate in clinical audit, research, clinical supervision and mentoring.
* Engage in speciality forums and continuous professional development activities.
* Support local and Health Board‑wide education programmes.
* Work closely with the Administration team and other department colleagues.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
* Diploma/degree in physiotherapy.
* Registered with Health Professions Council.
* Broad range of clinical experience through a comprehensive Band 5 rotation.
* Experience of participating in and delivering in‑service training programmes.
* Varied experience within the musculoskeletal speciality.
* Experience of staff supervision.
* Physical ability to perform manual handling.
* Ability to adapt to changes in work routine.
* Ability to move between sites within the Health Board.
* Ability to discuss clinical reasoning, identify adverse signs, and apply national clinical guidelines.
* Good communication skills, teamwork, initiative, time management, and critical appraisal.
* Evidence of continuing professional development sufficient to meet HPC requirements.
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
* Evidence of participation in clinical and organisational audit.
* IT literacy.
* Evidence of having worked in the UK as a HPC registered physiotherapist.
* Evidence of working unsupervised.
* Evidence of participation in on‑call and seven‑day service provision where appropriate.
* Previous Band 6 position.
* MCSP qualification.
Other Requirements
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Benefits
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers a comprehensive benefits package, training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and occupational health support.
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