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.

Prince Charles Hospital and Princess of Wales hospitalare Trauma Units for the Major Trauma Centre in UHW, we have close working links with them through the major trauma network. The post holder will have the opportunity to provide rehabilitation to Major Trauma patients and work alongside our Rehabilitation Coordinators.

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.

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

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.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

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

We are a proud local employer around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

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

Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• NICE guidelines relevant to area of work

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

110-AHP092-0624