Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in Hywel Dda University Health Board with an MSK vacancy based in the county of Pembrokeshire. This post will be rotational across the county giving the successful candidate the opportunity to work in differing areas of the MSK service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has the appropriate level of clinical skills in the field of MSK.
The University Health Board proactively supports training and development both as part of internal and external CPD.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with MDT teams across the MSK pathway. The physiotherapy service has strong clinical networks and integrated pathways that span primary and secondary care. This includes specialist primary care MSK services, CMATS and strong links with consultant led secondary/tertiary specialties. Our teams are positive, forward thinking and dynamic.
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:o Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;o 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;o 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;
o Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;o 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
Hywel Dda is situated in a beautiful part of West Wales with award winning beaches and National Parks. The area has a rich heritage and history. There are also vibrant social communities that will help you find a better work life balance. It is a part of the UK that attracts many 1000s of tourists every year. Why not make a positive professional move and also live in a place that other people only get to visit on holidays. Wed love to hear from you.
This is an external advert for fixed term post with secondment opportunities for existing Hywel Dda staff will be considered.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
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 25/08/22
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hywel Dda is situated in a beautiful part of West Wales with award winning beaches and National Parks. The area has a rich heritage and history. There are also vibrant social communities that will help you find a better work life balance. It is a part of the UK that attracts many 1000s of tourists every year. Why not make a positive professional move and also live in a place that other people only get to visit on holidays. Wed love to hear from you.
This is an external advert for fixed term post with secondment opportunities for existing Hywel Dda staff will be considered.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
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 25/08/22
Person Specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Professional registration as recognised by the HCPC
- Post-graduate evidence of specialist education
- CPD evidence
- I.T. skills
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification up to post-grad diploma level in relevant speciality clinic
- 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
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Professional registration as recognised by the HCPC
- Post-graduate evidence of specialist education
- CPD evidence
- I.T. skills
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification up to post-grad diploma level in relevant speciality clinic
- 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
Language Skills
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).
