Specialist Physiotherapist, Rotational Neurological/Rehabilitation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in South Wales is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist for its Neuro-rehabilitation Physiotherapy Service. The successful candidate will work in areas including acute stroke, early supported discharge, and community rehabilitation with a focus on specialized patient assessment and treatment planning. Candidates must have a degree in Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered, with NHS experience preferred. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential. This role offers opportunities for growth and development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Access to ongoing learning

Qualifications

• Experience of NHS Healthcare Systems.
• Varied Experience at Post graduation level in Physiotherapy practice.
• Works on respiratory On Call rota.
• Completed all core rotations as junior therapist.
• Bobath Module.
• Sufficient experience working as registrant.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with complex presentations.
• Produce highly specialized treatment plans based on evidence-based practice.
• Cope with all aspects of manual handling and duties including on-call respiratory rota.

Skills

Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist, Rotational Neurological/Rehabilitation

The closing date is 23 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 (rotational) physiotherapist to join the Neuro-rehabilitation Physiotherapy Service of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). The post holder will work within the rehabilitation specialty in Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB including Acute Stroke, Early Supported Discharge for stroke, Reablement, In patient rehabilitation and stroke rehabilitation wards in community hospitals (Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda & Ysbyty Cwm Cynon) and Neurological outpatients services.

Main duties of the job

The physiotherapy department are looking for an HCPC registered physiotherapist who can demonstrate previous experience of multi-disciplinary team working within core rotations at band 5 level and have a good working knowledge of NHS systems and procedures.

The post holder will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment and identification of problems of patients, including those with complex presentation, producing a highly specialised treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of physical treatment skills. The post holder will require the ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling and carry out the full range of duties required of the post, including on call respiratory rota.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered

Experience

• Experience of NHS Healthcare Systems
• Varied Experience at Post graduation level in Physiotherapy practice
• Works on respiratory On Call rota
• Completed all core rotations as junior therapist
• Bobath Module
• Sufficient experience working as registrant

Skills

• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board