Specialist Physiotherapist Trauma and Orthopedics

NHS; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a Physiotherapist to join their Orthopaedic Team. You will provide specialist assessments and treatments for orthopaedic patients, working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The role offers significant professional development opportunities and requires HCPC registration with experience in core rotations.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work options

Ongoing learning and development

Leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in core Band 5 rotations including trauma and orthopaedics.
• Ability to handle a diverse caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services to trauma and orthopedic patients.
• Collaborate with consultants and healthcare professionals.
• Manage personal caseload effectively.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

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.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-AHP096-0725

Job locations

Prince Charles Hospital

Forsythia Close

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT

Job description 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.

Job description 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 Essential

• To have gained full experience within the core Band 5 rotations, including respiratory/critical care, trauma, orthopaedics, neurology, general medicine, MSK outpatients

Desirable

• Recent completion of validated clinical educator's course

Skills Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• 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 Essential

• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards (national and local)

Desirable

• NICE guidelines relevant to area of work

Person Specification Experience Essential

• To have gained full experience within the core Band 5 rotations, including respiratory/critical care, trauma, orthopaedics, neurology, general medicine, MSK outpatients

Desirable

• Recent completion of validated clinical educator's course

Skills Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• 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 Essential

• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards (national and local)

Desirable

• 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.

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Forsythia Close

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Forsythia Close

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)