Specialist Physiotherapist Trauma and Orthopedics

Integrated Care System; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist for Trauma and Orthopedics. The successful candidate will provide expert care to orthopedic patients, work collaboratively with health professionals, and engage in continuous skill development. Ideal applicants should have a degree in Physiotherapy and full experience in Band 5 rotations, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Welsh speaking skills are advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Leading pension

Qualifications

• Full experience within core Band 5 rotations, including respiratory, trauma, and orthopaedics.
• Recent completion of a validated clinical educator's course.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to trauma and orthopedic patients.
• Work with healthcare professionals to enhance services.
• Plan and organize own caseload effectively.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Welsh language skills (Level 3)

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Specialist Physiotherapist Trauma and Orthopedics

The closing date is 14 August 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, determined and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Orthopaedic Team here at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The post holder will provide specialist advice, assessment and treatments to a range of orthopaedic patients. Excellent problem solving and communication skills are essential.

With a dynamic 'can do' approach, you will have the opportunity to positively participate in a forever changing and busy environment.

With the aim of up-skilling staff, supervision, support and training will be part of your role.

The Therapy service at CTMUHB is an expanding, forward thinking and highly regarded service and this post offers excellent personal and professional development opportunities within an established and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to trauma and orthopedic patients; using best current evidence based clinical management.

To work with consultants and other health care professionals, committed to enhancing the services and provisions of others.

To work within a variety of settings, to plan and organise own caseload, balancing other patient related and professional demands in order that the physiotherapy case load meets the University Health Board objectives.

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:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o 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.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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

Experience

• To have gained full experience within the core Band 5 rotations, including respiratory/critical care, trauma, orthopaedics, neurology, general medicine, MSK outpatients
• Recent completion of validated clinical educator's course

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of attendance on appropriate courses to enhance specialist T&O, MSK knowledge and skills
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Knowledge

• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards (national and local)
• NICE guidelines relevant to area of work

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.

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