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Static Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Employer
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Location
Brecon Rd, Abergavenny
Salary
£35,922 to £43,257 per annum pro rata
Closing date
20 Sep 2024
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Profession
Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
This is an exciting hybrid post, split between 2 sites that could cover Nevill Hall Hospital, (Abergavenny), County Hospital, (Pontypool) and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital, (Ystrad Mynach). However it will be no more than 2 sites in any rota'd time frame, the rota will be dependant on demand needs. We are seeking a dynamic, forward thinking pelvic health clinician to join our team. You will embrace the Health Board values, have excellent communication skills and a strong team working ethos, as well as the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities. We are searching for a physiotherapist with a solid foundation in core Pelvic Health Physiotherapy clinical skills, who embraces innovation and is committed to utilising shared decision making and following evidence base in their clinical practice.

Working within the Pelvic Health speciality that lies within MSK you will be independently managing a pelvic health clinical caseload, with the support from the Pelvic Health clinical lead and senior clinicians and mentors.

Main duties of the job

The physiotherapy pelvic health team are experienced, supportive, and will facilitate and encourage your individual development. They are passionate about continuing to improve and develop services for our local population.

You will work closely with the Administration team and alongside department colleagues.

The ABUHB Physiotherapy Service encourages staff development through local and Health Board wide education including an extensive core and advanced skills training programmes. We also encourage participation in speciality forums, clinical audit, research and clinical supervision and mentoring.

We have a structured personal appraisal system with annual reviews underpinned by the Knowledge and Skills Framework. You will be actively involved in assisting in the education and mentoring of rotational staff and physiotherapy students on placement from Cardiff University and the University of South Wales.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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

Education/qualifications/train

Essential

  • Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
  • Registered with Health Professions Council
  • Appropriate range of Post graduate education / training


Desirable

  • MCSP


Experience

Essential

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


Desirable

  • Evidence of having worked in the UK as a HPC registered physiotherapist
  • Evidence of having worked unsupervised
  • Evidence of having participated in on-call and seven day service provision where appropriate
  • Previous Band 6 position


Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine and more complex cases
  • The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
  • Awareness of relevant national clinical guidelines
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families
  • The ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Evidence of initiative
  • Good time management
  • Demonstrate the ability to discuss the ethos of clinical governance and it's relevance in physiotherapy practice
  • The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS and the challenges facing the physiotherapy service
  • The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development sufficient to meet HPC requirements


Desirable

  • Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • Evidence of participating in clinical and organisational audit
  • IT Literate


Other requirements

Essential

  • The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
  • The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
  • The ability to move between sites within the Health Board as demanded by the job role


Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification


Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Abergavenny

Brecon Rd, Abergavenny

NP7 7EG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

040-AHP247-0924

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