Specialist Physiotherapist- Community

Powys Teaching Health Board; Brecon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is recruiting a Physiotherapist to join the community rehabilitation team spanning Brecon Hospital and South Powys. The role emphasises active MDT collaboration, patient-centred care and a commitment to developing services within a rural health setting.

You will contribute to inpatient and community rehab, mentor junior staff, and participate in planning and CPD. A 7-day service and weekend work are expected as part of a supportive, expanding team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
• Senior experience within the NHS physiotherapy field.
• Ability to travel between rural sites and work within a MDT.

Responsibilities

• To work as an integral and active part of the therapy and multi-disciplinary team.
• Deliver inpatient rehab as part of an in-reach model to Brecon Hospital and manage a community caseload across South Powys.
• Contribute to service development and mentor junior staff, students and other staff.
• Work in a 7-day service with weekend roster commitments.
• Be flexible during increased demand and participate in planning, development and evaluation of community therapy services.
• We support CPD, in-service training, clinical supervision and career development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching skills

Autonomous decision making

Research / audit

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

HPC registration

CPD portfolio

Membership of CSP

Job description

Job summary

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 Brecon Hospital, in addition to managing a community caseload independently across South Powys . The base will be Brecon 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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted: 08 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 070-AHP029-0926

Job locations: Brecon Hospital
Cerrigcochion Road
Brecon
LD3 7NS
United Kingdom

Job 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 you will require the ability to travel in a timely manner between rural sites where there is limited or no public transport. We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training. 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

Essential

• 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
• High level of knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialist clinical area
• Ability to keep legible, clear and concise notes
• Membership of CSP
• Evidence of involvement with relevant Clinical Interest group(s)
• Significant experience working within the specialist clinical area
• Previous senior experience
• Working with Junior staff/ assistants/ students and developing other staff, both formally and informally
• Evidence of Involvement in research/ audit
• Experience of working in the NHS as a physiotherapist
• Work independently / autonomous decision maker and work collaboratively within the physiotherapy team and with the wider MDT
• Cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day
• Work under pressure
• Good presentation / teaching skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Self motivated
• Committed to personal and team development
• Active professional involvement e.g. H&S, branch network
• Some ability to speak, read and / or write Welsh. or and eagerness to learn

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Specialist Physiotherapist- Community • Brecon, United Kingdom