Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our South Powys CMATS (Clinical Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment Service) team.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Musculoskeletal (MSK) Services in Primary Care and CMATS, we are looking for a person who wants to work within a motivated and enthusiastic team, whose priority is to provide high quality musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation to Powys residents. You will have the opportunity to work with clinical specialists, GPs and consultants across South Powys.The post holder will work autonomously at an advanced musculoskeletal Physiotherapist level to provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, triage and treatment of musculoskeletal problems. You will be part of a small, but progressive team, with a focus on training, evidence-based practice, and a culture which welcomes new ideas and allows everyone to have a voice. Support will be provided for the right candidate, wishing to progress and develop their career into an advanced practice role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Welcome to Powys Teaching Health Board!
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the people of Powys, mid Wales. As a rural health board with around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of Wales, we provide as many services as possible locally. This is mainly through GPs and other primary care services, community hospitals and community services. As we don't have a District General Hospital, we work closely with other organisations in Wales and England to provide services for the people of Powys. We always strive to deliver as many services in Powys as possible including assessment and follow ups after treatment. The health board also works closely with Powys County Council and the voluntary sector to meet the needs of the community.
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
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
Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons)/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Post graduate training
- MSc (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience
- Significant experience of managing a complex caseload working within relevent speciality
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and development across professional boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Proven advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level
Desirable
Welsh
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons)/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Post graduate training
- MSc (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience
- Significant experience of managing a complex caseload working within relevent speciality
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and development across professional boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Proven advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level
Desirable
Welsh
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
