Physical Therapist jobs in United Kingdom

An exciting part time opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our North Powys CMATs (clinical musculoskeletal assessment and treatment service) and FCP (first contact practitioner) Physiotherapy team.

You will have the opportunity to work with the Musculoskeletal Consultant Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, Orthopaedic Consultants, GPs and other health professions working in the MSK pathway across North Powys. Advanced practice training opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Musculoskeletal (MSK) Services in Primary Care and CMATs we are looking for a person who is motivated to be part of the MSK transformation within Powys and wants to work within an enthusiastic team where the priority is to provide high quality musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation to Powys residents.

Work as an autonomous practitioner managing patients with highly specialised complex needs in a variety of care settings.

Work collaboratively with other professions e.g. GPs, Consultants, Nurses and other AHPs to provide expert patient centred musculoskeletal care.

Provide training, education, supervision and appraisal for staff and students.

Contribute to the development of professional practice and the transformation and evaluation of service delivery.

Support the research and innovation agenda through participating in research and development activity.

Lead aspects of service evaluation with an emphasis on value-based care and complex audit within their area.

Work in partnership with service users and staff to achieve improved health outcomes for service users and develop clinical pathways.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well‑being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Posted: 08 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 070-AHP112-0825-C

Job locations: North Powys - TBC, Newtown, SY16 2DW

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.

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

Qualification

• BSc (Hons) / Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Advanced accredited training at Masters level or equivalent
• Accredited postgraduate specialist courses / training relevant to role

Desirable

• Post‑graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant area
• MSc within relevant specialty
• Injection therapy qualification
• Non‑medical prescribing qualification
• Member of CSP
• Competency as non‑medical referrer
• Relevant leadership courses/ qualifications

Experience

• Significant postgraduate experience
• Significant experience of managing a complex caseload working within relevant speciality
• Experience in multi‑agency team working within specialist area
• Evidence of supporting clinical governance requirements including codes of conduct
• Leadership of relevant networks/practice groups
• Experience in audit and service evaluation
• Experience in research
• Experience in staff development including education
• Experience in supervision
• Experience in presenting to a range of audiences

Desirable Experience

• Experience of service planning and development across professional boundaries
• Experience in leading a team
• Experience of post graduate teaching
• Independent Prescribing
• Injection Therapy
• Requesting diagnostics

Aptitude and Abilities

• Proven advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level
• Possess highly developed visual acuity, perceptual and physical skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate own and others workload
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
• Possess excellent verbal, non‑verbal and written communication skills to all stakeholders including patients
• Possess effective organisational skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible clinical records and statistical information
• Skilled in unpredictable situations
• Ability to lead change
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self directed learner
• Ability in coaching, mentoring, supervising and training
• Possess motivation and reassurance skills
• Possesses teaching skills & ability to present to large audiences
• Satisfactory IM& T Skills

Desirable Aptitude and Abilities

• Leadership Skills
• Extensive research skills
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Advanced IM& T skills

Values

• Demonstrate PTHB values
• Professional confidence & reliable attitude to work
• Able to cope under pressure and adapt work patterns when the situation is unpredictable
• Commitment, enthusiastic and self‑motivated
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration, alertness and awareness in unpredictable environments
• Ability to emotionally adapt and demonstrate empathy and negotiation skills
• Adaptive team player with ability to motivate and respectful to others
• Ability to set priorities and deliver and evaluate performance outcomes
• Ability to reflect on own performance

Other Essential

• Requirement OR willingness to undertake further masters level training up to PGC level
• Ability to travel and to work in a variety of sites based on need
• Prepared to work flexibly to meet service needs

Other Desirable

• Membership of appropriate special interest groups
• Clear vision of role and commitment to specialty

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Powys Teaching Health Board

North Powys - TBC, Newtown, SY16 2DW

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)