Rotational Physiotherapist

Nhs View All Jobs; Swansea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a Physiotherapist to manage a defined caseload across hospital and community settings, including home visits. You will contribute to the On Call rota and 7-day working pattern, while maintaining accurate clinical records.

You will develop professionally through the band 5 Development Programme and rotational scheme, gaining core competencies and experience across services in Swansea. Welsh language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy is essential.
• Knowledge and experience of working within the NHS.
• Basic knowledge of clinical governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload using evidence-based/client-centred practice in hospital, community settings and home visits.
• Participate actively in the On Call rota and the 7-day working rota; maintain clinical records.
• Develop skills through the band 5 Development Programme and competency framework.

Skills

Group work skills

Independent working

Written and oral communication

IT skills

Travel between sites

Education

Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

HCPC registration

CSP knowledge

Job description

Recently we have had many staff secure HEIW funding for post graduate study. We have strong relationships with the School of Health Science, and School of Medicine at Swansea University, both in terms of accessing post-grad courses, supporting research projects, and providing teaching and education to medical students. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Please note we have the right to close this advert after 24 hours if there a high number of applicants. We will be looking holding the interviews late in 2026 with start dates planned for early 2027. Please note that you will need to be available for face to face interviews due to the type of interview process. Main duties of the job Main Duties: To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital & community settings and on home visits. To be an active participant in the On Call rota and the 7-day working rota. To maintain clinical records and report accurately to others. To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the band 5 Development Programme and competency framework. To gain experience through participation in the 4 monthly rotational scheme and complete all core objectives., Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingibly, in English and Welsh. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingibly, in English and Welsh. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Qualifications and knowledge Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy
• Knowledge and experience of working within the NHS
• Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance

Experience Essential

• Understanding of the fundamentals of Physiotherapy
• Documented evidence of CPD/reflective practice.
• Basic understanding of the significance of professional regulation e.g. HCPC, CSP

Aptitude and abilities Essential

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Group work skills with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer Literacy/IT skills

Skills Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Motivation & enthusiasm
• Ability to undertake rehabilitation handling of patients.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh, Diploma or degree in physiotherapy
• Knowledge and experience of working within the NHS
• Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance

Experience Essential

• Understanding of the fundamentals of Physiotherapy
• Documented evidence of CPD/reflective practice.
• Basic understanding of the significance of professional regulation e.g. HCPC, CSP

Aptitude and abilities Essential

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Group work skills with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer Literacy/IT skills

Skills Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely mannerMotivation & enthusiasm
• Ability to undertake rehabilitation handling of patients.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh, Diploma or degree in physiotherapy
• Knowledge and experience of working within the NHS
• Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
  We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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 Europe’s most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.