We have an exciting opportunity in Hywel Dda University Health Board in the county of Pembrokeshire for a Band 6 Rotational Specialist Physiotherapist.

There is the option for a static position with our Community team should that be preferred - please contact for more information.

Whilst the rotation is always under review, the current rotation is:

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual that has the skills and ability to motivate and engage with their patients and can work independently. They will lead and adapt to innovation and service developments. They will support supervision and training and have the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team. Relevant evidence of recent work experience within NHS Physiotherapy Services is desirable.

The University Health Board proactively supports training and development both as part of internal and external CPD.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual with great interpersonal skills to network with acute and community colleagues to co-ordinate a responsive, seamless service across pathways and sectors. The successful post holder will have organisational ability and a commitment to service development. They will develop the evidence base for evaluation through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity. As appropriate, there will be an expectation to deputise for senior management.

As a versatile postgraduate, they will need to have a strong clinical grounding in older people rehabilitation, expertise in falls and frailty syndrome, neurological conditions, cardiorespiratory conditions and MSK problems. They will have a good understanding of current issues affecting community services. The post holder will work autonomously as a highly skilled practitioner managing a clinical caseload of patients with diverse and complex health and social care needs. They will work alongside members of the MDT in a managerial and clinical role. They will provide clinical leadership, specialist expertise and supervision to junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy support workers, students and generic rehabilitation assistants. There will be a strong educational element to the role as a clinical expert.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a physiotherapy service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and investment into the individual as a person as much as their professional development is important. We actively promote post-graduate study with shared funding opportunities. The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work life balance and we encourage remote working when appropriate and flexible working arrangements.

The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7-day service and participation on the respiratory on-call rota with adequate training as required. This will be on a rota basis.

The ability to travel is required and although based in Pembrokeshire, there may be times where it will be necessary to travel.

Please feel free to get in touch if you require any further information in regards to this post.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 30.08.2024

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Professional registration as recognised by HCPC.
• CPD evidence
• IT skills
• Postgraduate evidence of specialist education

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty
• Clinical Education Training Course
• Member of C.S.P
• Active participation of specialist interest groups

Experience

Essential

• Post-graduate experience in relevant clinical specialty
• Completion of junior competency framework
• Practical experience to a level that would enable participation on the respiratory on call rota
• Therapeutic handling and risk assessments
• Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process.
• Inter-professional and team working.
• Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
• Experience of staff supervision
• Direct involvement with carers and families

Desirable

• Evidence of student supervision
• Negotiation of MDT working practices
• Experience of service development
• Experience of NHS working

Other

Essential

• Evidence of teaching/In Service Training
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Prepared to participate in on call and extended service
• Ability to travel between sites and in community in a timely manner

Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

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