General Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist - INTERNAL

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist (General Rotation) to join the physiotherapy team in a Band 6 post, managing a clinical caseload with support from senior clinicians and rotating through several clinical specialties.

Rotations are approximately six months each, with on-call, weekend and seven‑day working as required, and involvement in education, supervision and mentoring of Band 5 staff and students. Welsh language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate rotation exposure in MSK, trauma/ortho, respiratory and neurology.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Evidence of teaching or mentoring responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a clinical caseload with support from senior clinicians.
• Complete a six‑month rotation through multiple clinical specialties.
• Participate in on‑call, weekend and seven‑day working patterns as required.
• Educate, supervise and mentor Band 5 physiotherapists and undergraduate students.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Effective communication

Teamwork

Critical appraisal

Clinical governance

CPD participation

Adverse signs recognition

Guidelines awareness

On-call readiness

Independent practice

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

MCSP (Desirable)

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

A Senior Physiotherapist (General Rotation) participates as a member of the physiotherapy team independently managing a clinical caseload with the support of senior clinicians.

The post holder will complete a rotational programme through various clinical specialities, which is designed to consolidate their rotational experience and to further develop their independent clinical practice and supervisory skills.

The length of these rotations will be approximately 6 months; however this may be varied to meet the needs of the applicant or the service.

The successful applicant will be actively involved in the education, supervision and mentoring of Band 5 Physiotherapists and physiotherapy undergraduate students.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the respiratory on-call rota, as well as any weekend working and 7 day working practices as required.

Main duties of the job

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) covers a wide geographical area and is well situated to allow easy transport links to the various cities along the M4 corridor, the beautiful surrounding countryside including the Brecon Beacons National Park and the South Wales coastline.

We are looking for self-motivated, forward thinking clinicians who are strong team players with the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and excellent communication skills to join our General Band 6 Rotation. You will need to have completed rotations in, or be able to demonstrate the equivalent experience and knowledge in musculoskeletal outpatients, trauma & orthopaedic inpatients, respiratory and neurology.

General Rotational Band 6 posts rotate through a range of specialties on a 6 monthly basis. Potential rotations include musculoskeletal outpatients, trauma & orthopaedics, respiratory, and neurology as well as wider rehabilitation and community specialties including paediatrics.

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.

Other

Essential criteria

• Available for on call and weekend work
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Ability to adapt to changes in work routine

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to discuss CR process & recognise and react to adverse clinical signs
• Awareness of relevant clinical guidelines
• Effective team work & communication skills
• Evidence of initiative & time management
• Awareness & ability to be understand clinical governance
• Challenges facing NHS
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills

Desirable criteria

• Commitment to research
• Evidence of teaching at undergraduate or post graduate level
• Evidence of participating in clinical or organisation audit
• IT Literate
• Ability to speak Welsh

Experience

Essential criteria

• Broad range of post graduate clinical experience to include MSK, T&O, Neuro & Resp
• Able to demonstrate approp level of clinical reasoning & knowledge across a range of clinical specialities
• Participating & delivering IST programme

Desirable criteria

• Worked in UK as HCPC registered PT
• Evidence of working unsupervised
• Participated in on call & 7 day working
• Previous band 6 position

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree/diploma
• HCPC Registered

Desirable criteria

• MCSP