Specialist Physiotherapist - Msk

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board in Pembrokeshire invites a full-time MSK physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitation services across the Health Board. The role covers primary, community and secondary care settings with on-call commitments.

Welsh language is desirable; we welcome Welsh and English speakers. You will manage your own caseload, collaborate with GP referrals, AHPs, social services and consultants, and participate in service development and

Qualifications

• Professional registration as recognised by HPCP.
• Post graduate evidence of specialist education.
• CPD evidence.
• IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient rehabilitation services within Hywel Dda University Health Board Musculoskeletal team.
• Manage own caseload including referrals from GP, AHP, Social Services and Consultants.
• Collaborate with MDT to deliver holistic care and modernisation of services.
• Participate in a flexible 7-day service rota and on-call respiratory service.
• Contribute to audit and service evaluation activities.

Skills

IT skills

Inter-professional teamwork

Education

Post graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty

Post graduate evidence of specialist education

Job description

Job summary

The MSK physiotherapy team are offering the opportunity for a full time permanent physiotherapist to join the team. The service operates across Hywel Dda University Health Board. The current vacancies are based in Pembrokeshire. The MSK service offers Hydrotherapy, Pelvic Health, gym based exercise classes and delivery of the Escape programme for the management of patients with Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. We work closely with the national exercise referral scheme and are trying to develop links with 3rd sector activity providers to offer our service users further help after their rehabilitation course.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will form part of an existing team of physiotherapists responsible for the delivery of patient rehabilitation services within Hywel Dda University Health Board within the Musculoskeletal team, including Pelvic Health. This will involve working in collaboration with inter and multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care. The post holder will be responsible for managing their own caseload which will involve self referrals as well as those from GP's, AHP's, Social Service practitioners and Consultants. They will operate as an autonomous professional with a high level of clinical and technical skill and expertise, using evidence base to plan, implement and evaluate the management of clients. The role may involve working flexibly across primary, community and secondary care sites. The post holder will participate in the continuous professional development process, involving the education / supervising of junior staff and students. The post holder will play a key role in supporting service modernisation and development. This will include involvement in audit and service evaluation processes. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. This will be on a rota basis. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of the on call respiratory service.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 29/10/26

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Professional registration as recognised by HPCP
• Post graduate evidence of specialist education
• CPD evidence
• IT skills

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty
• Clinical Education Training Course
• Member of C.S.P
• Active participation of specialist interest groups

Experience

Essential

• Post-graduate experience in relevant clinical specialty
• Completion of junior competency framework
• Practical experience to a level that would enable participation on the respiratory on call rota
• Therapeutic handling and risk assessments
• Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process
• Inter-professional and team working
• Direct involvement with carers and families
• Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
• Experience of staff supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of student supervision
• Negotiation of MDT working practices
• Experience of service development
• Experience of NHS working

Language Requirements

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Other

Essential

• Evidence of teaching/In Service Training
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Prepared to participate in on call and extended service
• Ability to travel between sites and in community in a timely manner

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.

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