Specialist Physiotherapist - Respiratory/Medical

Lehrmancameron; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mid-senior Specialist Physiotherapist in the Medical/Respiratory team at Hywel Dda University Health Board in Pembrokeshire. The successful candidate will engage in patient management, lead junior staff, and contribute to innovative rehabilitation practices, with a focus on patient outcomes and interdepartmental collaboration.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Support for bilingualism in the workplace

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Physiotherapy Services desired.
• High level of respiratory skills required.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse clinical caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload of patients with complex health needs.
• Provide leadership and supervision to junior staff and students.
• Contribute to service development and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Innovation

Team collaboration

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist - Respiratory/Medical

Specialist Physiotherapist - Respiratory/Medical

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We have an exciting opportunity in Hywel Dda University Health Board in the county of Pembrokeshire for a static Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist in our Medical / Respiratory team.

The team provides specialist cover to ITU/HDU; CCU; Medical wards; ED and admissions wards.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual who has the skills and ability to motivate and engage with their patients, can work independently, lead and adapt to innovation and service developments, support supervision and training and has the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team.

Relevant evidence of recent work experience within Physiotherapy Services is desired. Will need to have a high level of respiratory skills to provide some leadership to the on call service.

The University Health Board proactively supports training and development both as part of internal and external CPD.

The successful candidate will work within the respiratory and medical pathways, encompassing both inpatient ITU and ward rehabilitation. Clinical decisions will be determined using a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice, comprehensive clinical assessment and enhanced reasoning skills.

We are looking for an individual with great interpersonal skills to network with acute and community colleagues to co-ordinate a responsive, seamless service across pathways and sectors. You will have organisational ability and a commitment to service development by developing the evidence base for evaluation through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity.

As appropriate, there will be an expectation to deputise for senior management.

As an experienced postgraduate, you will also need to have a strong and broad clinical grounding. You will work autonomously as a highly skilled practitioner managing a clinical caseload of patients with diverse and complex health and social care needs and alongside members of the MDT in a managerial and clinical role.

The successful applicant will provide clinical leadership, specialist expertise and supervision to junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians, students and generic rehabilitation assistants.

There will be a strong educational element to the role as a clinical expert.

Hywel Dda University Health Board Is The Planner And Provider Of NHS Healthcare Services For People In Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire And Its Bordering Counties. Our 12,000 Members Of Staff Provide Primary, Community, In-hospital, Mental Health And Learning Disabilities Services To Almost 400,000 People Across a Quarter Of The Landmass Of Wales. We Do This In Partnership With Our Three Local Authorities And Public, Private And Third Sector Colleagues, Including Our Volunteers, Through

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community Facilities, Including

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

The post holder will work closely with inpatient and community colleagues, local MDT and community services, in order to maximise patient outcomes. Innovative practice and service development is encouraged and supported.

The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of on call respiratory service and future developments in 7 day working.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

This is an opportunity to join teams that embraces innovative approaches to rehabilitation, empowering you to implement evidence-based practice to drive outcome for your patients.

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 26/06/25

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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