Physiotherapist

Job summary

We recognise our staff to truly be our greatest asset and we are committed to creating a supportive environment that empowers them to achieve a rewarding and satisfying career.

We consistently receive overwhelmingly positive feedback on their experiences here in Hywel Dda. Not only for the excellent learning opportunities but the experience of feeling valued and included in the team.

How do you know if Ceredigion, Hywel Dda is right for you?

Ask yourself, do the following statements apply to you?

"I want to work in a team that will support me to gain experience in a variety of services to consolidate my knowledge and develop new skills to become a well-rounded, versatile Physiotherapist"

"I want to work somewhere that is flexible in ensuring an individuals rotation needs are met, with a robust band 5 competency framework that will help me track my development and prepare me for potential promotions"

"I want to work somewhere that shares equal emphasis on developing me as an individual person as it does the importance of achieving core band 5 objectives"

"The pandemic has taught me the importance of having a healthy work-life balance, so, working somewhere that advocates team socials after work such as a short walk to the local beach to paddle board or a coffee after work is important to me"

If so, then our team may well be the team for you.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner in the delivery of a physiotherapy service across various clinical specialties through a rotational programme. This includes using evidence based/ client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in primary, community and secondary care settings. This post will involve some cross county working where appropriate.

To deliver a clinical service as a member of an integrated multidisciplinary/ agency team.

To contribute to quality improvements across all aspects of physiotherapy, including participation in audit and research.

To consolidate undergraduate education and develop independent clinical practice through continuous professional development (C.P.D).

To assist the senior staff in the development and education of support workers and students.

Participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need.

Interviews will be held on 15/07/2022

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.