Are you a dynamic and dedicated Physiotherapist seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals within Hywel Dda University Health Board community?Look no further! We're currently seeking two, highly skilled and driven Physiotherapists to join our Community Rehabilitation Team in Carmarthenshire.

As a Specialist Community Physiotherapist, you'll contribute to a paradigm that prioritises individual uniqueness and empowers patients to achieve optimal function and vitality. Our culture is built on collaboration, compassion and a shared commitment to excellence. It's where your passion meets purpose, and your commitment becomes a catalyst shaping the rehabilitation narrative of our community.

The Physiotherapy Community Team is rapidly evolving. This team is dedicated to the Health Board's commitment to building community capacity and improving access to rehabilitation as close to home as possible.

The post holder will work closely as part of a broader, larger, dynamic multi disciplinarily teams (MDT) of Occupational therapists (OT's), Nurses, Social Workers, Dieticians, Community Pharmacists and Third Sector Services to name a few. In order to provide timely, patient centred, seamless care integration with the Acute Hospitals, Community Hospitals, Front of House Services (TOCALS) and Intermediate Care Services is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assess, develop and implement co-produced, personalised treatment plans for patients with a diverse range of conditions in their one home, community-based classes (including aquatic therapy) and outpatient clinics. We place a strong emphasis on patient-centred care to foster independence and well-being.

As a versatile postgraduate, you will need to have a strong clinical grounding in older people rehabilitation, complex manual handling, and knowledge in diverse conditions.

The post holder will contribute to spearheading initiatives to implement progressive rehabilitation strategies, service development and contribute to our organisation's reputation for innovation.

Successful applicants will require an excellent ability to work autonomously, managing and prioritising a diverse caseload, have proven clinical reasoning/problem solving skills and provide comprehensive and professional interventions.

The post holder will possess motivational and developmental skills to support and supervise junior Physiotherapy staff, therapy support workers and students.

The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7-day service, based on service need and rota basis. They will have the skills required to participate in the respiratory On-call service.

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

A full job description and person specification is attached within the supporting documents.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual, passionate about the value of community Physiotherapy and rehabilitation to maintain momentum in transforming our community services across the organisation for the people of Carmarthenshire and future generations.

We provide a culture of collaboration and support where diversity of thoughts fuels innovation. Your ideas are not just heard, but actively encouraged.

As a service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and invest in their professional growth. We provide comprehensive opportunities for professional development, both internally and externally where staff are actively prompted to undertake post-graduate study (Opportunities to apply for shared funding).

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.

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 4/10/2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Professional registration as recognised by HPCP
• Post graduate evidence of specialist education
• CPD evidence
• IT skills

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
• Direct involvement with carers and families
• Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
• Experience of Staff supervision

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

Language Requirements

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

TBC / To be confirmed

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

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