Community Physiotherapist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits package

Flexible working

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Community Resource Team on a permanent basis. The CRT delivers a hospital at home service, and our Physiotherapy role supports seamless patient journeys across community settings.

You will be part of an integrated team with Therapists, Support Staff and Nursing staff, working with banded colleagues to provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Specialist training/experience to post‑grad level or equivalent

Responsibilities

• The CRT provides a hospital at home service and the Physiotherapy role is a vital one in working with individuals to ensure a seamless service in their journey.
• The successful post holder will be supported by the other Band 6's and Band 7 Physiotherapist within the team.
• If you wish to speak to someone about the role/team then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

CPD

Education

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Clinical Educators Course

MCSP

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail]

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy. For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist with a wide range of clinical skills to join Newport Community Resource Team on a permanent basis. The team is an integrated one, made up of Therapists, Support Staff and Nursing staff. It is a well-established, friendly, innovative team providing community based services across the Newport Borough.

The CRT provides a hospital at home service and the Physiotherapy role is a vital one in working with individuals to ensure a seamless service in their journey. The successful post holder will be supported by the other Band 6's and Band 7 Physiotherapist within the team.

If after reading the job description you are interested in the post and feel that you have the skills necessary to undertake the role please apply.

If you wish to speak to someone about the role/team then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Main duties of the job

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence‑based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long‑term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Specialist training/experience in specialist field to post‑grad level or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience

Desirable criteria

• Completion of Clinical Educators Course or equivalent
• Appropriate range of postgrad clinical education
• MCSP

Experience

Essential criteria

• Broad range of clinical experience through a comprehensive rotation program
• Rotation into the speciality
• Experience of participating in and delivery in‑service training programmes

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of having worked in the UK as a HCPC registered Physio
• Evidence of working unsupervised
• Evidence of participating in or contributing to service development projects

Skills

Essential criteria

• The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine cases
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of relevant national and local clinical guidelines
• Commitment to research

Other

Essential criteria

• The ability to move between sites within the Health Board or patients residences as demanded by the job role