Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Mental Health Team B7
Are you interested in an opportunity in which you can use diverse physio skills and be part of an innovative, dynamic team?
We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist with skills in falls prevention strategies, specialist seating, postural care and pain management. This post serves then Swansea Care Home In reach Team team based in Ty Garngoch, Gorseinon. The role is fully integrated with a consultant - led proactive MDT. Experience in dealing with Dementia and profound communication difficulties are essential. Liaising with Care Home Managers and advising on physio related Care issues is a key part of the role.
Professionally, the role sits within the SBUHB Mental Health Physiotherapy team, and would be supported by the Clinical Lead and two other B7 Older Persons MH physiotherapists. A full time Band 4 Physiotherapy Technician works within the team.
We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist with skills in falls prevention strategies, specialist seating, postural care and pain management
Informal enquiries welcome
Main duties of the job
• Provide clinical leadership for junior and support staff, through supervision and appraisal as delegated by supervisor.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy Services within this designated area, holding responsibility for defined projects
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including 7-day shift pattern travel between SBU Health Board sites as required to support service delivery, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year,
Encourage innovation and service development at all levels of the Physiotherapy Service.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Swansea Bay Physiotherapy Service. Regularly supervise Physiotherapy students on practice placements, and other students e.g. Work Experience.
• Participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities. Lead the learning and development of the clinical staff within area of expertise.
• Continue to pursue personal development in areas of clinical interest, Service Improvement and leadership and management.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qulaifications
Essential criteria
* Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registered Physiotherapist
* Wide range of clinical experience in relevant areas
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential criteria
* Supervision of staff, PADRS, Managing attendance at work etc
* Assessment and management of highly complex caseload
* Assessment for Specialist Seating
* Experience in advising on Postural Management
* Clinical Educator/ Student supervision
* Close MDT working
Desirable criteria
* Welsh speaking
* Member of Network or Special Interest Group
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
* Job Description and Personal Specification - Bilingual (PDF, 430.0KB)
* Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 648.5KB)
* Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
* Guidance notes for Applicants (PDF, 278.7KB)
* Applicant Guide (PDF, 624.8KB)
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