Job summary
It is with excitement, that following recent investment and re-evaluation of our Physiotherapy service in Llanelli - the biggest town in Carmarthenshire, Hywel Dda University Health Board presents this vacancy, within the front of house MDT service.
There is a very positive, forward thinking and dynamic working environment present. We are therefore looking forward to introducing an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has proven clinical skills in the field of medicine, acute and community rehabilitation to join our team.
Main duties of the job
We are committing as a service to improve our acute-community pathway collaboratively with the MDT to bridge the gap between the primary and secondary settings. As well as joint working session with social workers and occupational therapists.
The successful candidate will be working across the acute and community settings to facilitate the integrated care pathway in Llanelli, to complete efficient and timely complex assessments as well as discharges.
Also to provide admission avoidance in the community and managing patients presenting with frailty syndrome. We already have strong links with the rehabilitation and geriatric consultants in Llanelli who are eager to work closer with us therapists to develop services.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 30/08/22
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 30/08/22
Person Specification
Qualification 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 group.
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
- Negoitation of MDT working practices.
- Experience of service development
- Experience of NHS working
Other
Essential
- Physically able to meet demands of the post (therapeutic manual Handling)to comply with Disability Discrimination Act.
- 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
Desirable
Language Requirements
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification 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 group.
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
- Negoitation of MDT working practices.
- Experience of service development
- Experience of NHS working
Other
Essential
- Physically able to meet demands of the post (therapeutic manual Handling)to comply with Disability Discrimination Act.
- 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
Desirable
Language Requirements
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
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).
