Main area Physiotherapy Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (To include 7 day working) Job ref 070-AHP111-0825
Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Brecon Hospital Town Brecon Salary £39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/08/2025 23:59
Neuro Physiotherapist
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge? You could be an important part of an exciting innovative Health Board whose objective is to provide "Truly integrated care centred on the needs of the individual". An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy service working across beautiful South Powys.
We are looking for a person who wants to work within a motivated and enthusiastic team whose priority is to provide community rehabilitation.
You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to work and negotiation skills to motivate patients and staff to deliver high standards of care.
You will work closely as part of an MDT within PTHB and Social services, the award winning Virtual ward and support integration.
Main duties of the job
Generic
To work as an integral and active part of the therapy and multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the therapy team in the efficient provision of a patient centred service.
Role specific
Main responsibilities include delivering inpatient rehab as part of an in-reach model to BreconHospital, in addition to managing a community caseload independently across South Powys. The base will be Llandrindod hospital.
You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to work and negotiation skills to motivate patients and staff to deliver high standards of care.
To contribute to service development, mentorship of junior staff, student physiotherapists and delegation of rehabilitation plans to enable active rehabilitation.
The team provide a 7-day service and all staff are expected to be part of the weekend roster.
Be flexible at times of increased demand to the service.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of community therapy service, having responsibility of defined projects.
We support CPD, in-service training, clinical supervision and career development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
This post requires the successful applicant to be able to work in in the community and therefore the will require a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for work.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you are interested in this post and require more information, please contact Sian Young (Rehabilitation Team Lead Physiotherapist) 01874615724
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
* BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
* HPC registration
* Evidence of relevant post graduate study and personal development – CPD portfolio Membership of CSP
* Broad working knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques across all aspects of treatment
* Specialised knowledge in care of elderly and neurological conditions and general rehabilitation
* Ability to keep legible, clear and concise notes
* Post graduate courses
* Evidence of involvement with relevant Clinical Interest group(s)
Experience
* Broad range of band 5 experience
* Experience working with elderly
* Experience of working with Junior staff/ assistants/ students and to develop other staff both formally and informally
* Evidence of Involvement in research/ audit Good presentation/ teaching skills
* Experience of working in a community setting
* Ability to work independently
* Able to work collaboratively within the physiotherapy team and with the wider MDT
* Able to cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day
* Ability to work under pressure Autonomous decision maker
* Service Development
* Ability to speak Welsh
Other
* Flexible working e.g. weekend rotas Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.
Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail powysresourcing@wales.nhs.uk. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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