Static Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Occupational health support

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a dynamic clinician for the MSK outpatient physiotherapy department at County Hospital, Pontypool. The role involves managing a musculoskeletal caseload, facilitating individual staff developments, and engaging in continuous professional development activities.

Applicants must have a diploma/degree in physiotherapy and be registered with the Health Professions Council, alongside strong communication and teamwork skills. A comprehensive benefits package and training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Broad range of clinical experience through a comprehensive Band 5 rotation.
• Experience of participating in and delivering in-service training programmes.
• Varied experience within the musculoskeletal speciality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a musculoskeletal clinical caseload independently.
• Facilitate individual development of staff within the physiotherapy team.
• Participate in clinical audit and research.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Critical appraisal

Adaptability

Education

Diploma/degree in physiotherapy

Registered with Health Professions Council

Job description

Equality and Diversity

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants can apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Job Overview

Based in County Hospital, Pontypool, MSK outpatient physiotherapy department we are seeking a dynamic, forward‑thinking clinician to join our team. You will embrace the Health Board values, have excellent communication skills, a strong team working ethos, and the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities. The role requires a solid foundation in core Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy clinical skills, commitment to shared decision‑making and evidence‑based practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a musculoskeletal clinical caseload independently with support from senior clinicians and mentors.
• Facilitate and encourage individual development of staff within the physiotherapy team.
• Assist in educating and mentoring rotational staff and physiotherapy students from Cardiff University and the University of South Wales.
• Participate in clinical audit, research, clinical supervision and mentoring.
• Engage in speciality forums and continuous professional development activities.
• Support local and Health Board‑wide education programmes.
• Work closely with the Administration team and other department colleagues.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential criteria

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy.
• Registered with Health Professions Council.
• Broad range of clinical experience through a comprehensive Band 5 rotation.
• Experience of participating in and delivering in‑service training programmes.
• Varied experience within the musculoskeletal speciality.
• Experience of staff supervision.
• Physical ability to perform manual handling.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work routine.
• Ability to move between sites within the Health Board.
• Ability to discuss clinical reasoning, identify adverse signs, and apply national clinical guidelines.
• Good communication skills, teamwork, initiative, time management, and critical appraisal.
• Evidence of continuing professional development sufficient to meet HPC requirements.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Evidence of participation in clinical and organisational audit.
• IT literacy.
• Evidence of having worked in the UK as a HPC registered physiotherapist.
• Evidence of working unsupervised.
• Evidence of participation in on‑call and seven‑day service provision where appropriate.
• Previous Band 6 position.
• MCSP qualification.

Other Requirements

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

Benefits

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers a comprehensive benefits package, training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and occupational health support.