Job summary
The University Health Board MSK Physiotherapy service is continuing to work as a fully integrated pathway and as part of this vision, the post holder will be required to work within the Core Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy team and the Clinical Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment Service (CMAT). As part of this role the post holder will work closely with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners in primary and secondary care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has proven leadership skills and significant experience working within the MSK field- specifically with experience of requesting investigations (bloods and radiology).
Main duties of the job
This is a split role within the Core MSK Physiotherapy service and the CMAT service. Three days will be Core MSK where the post holder will contribute positively to the continuous service development, and will draw on extensive experience of assessing and treating acute and chronic MSK conditions.
Two days will be within CMAT, where the post holder will hold clinics that provide a single point of access for musculoskeletal conditions where diagnosis is uncertain (but no serious pathology considered). To achieve this, the post holder will possess the skill set to assess, diagnose, refer for diagnostics and treat complex orthopaedic musculoskeletal conditions.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 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.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
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
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 21/05/2025.
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 21/05/2025.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional registration as recognised by HCPC.
- Significant accredited post graduate specialist physiotherapy courses within relevant clinical area specifically including the ability to request investigations (IRMER trained) and to request blood investigations
- Advanced training to Master's level / currently completing Master's in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- MSc within relevant specialty.
- Injection therapy qualification.
- Clinical Education Training Course
- Member of the chartered society of physiotherapy
- Evidence of leadership courses/qualifications
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate experience; including relevant experience in specialist field.
- Managing a complex caseload using an advanced clinical reasoning process.
- Significant experience working as an autonomous practitioner
- Significant experience in multi agency team working within specialist area
- Therapeutic handling and risk assessments
- Direct involvement with carers and families
- Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
- Leadership of clinical networks/clinical practice groups
- Experience in assisting in leading service developments
- Experience in staff development e.g. supervision
- Experience in presenting within clinical area
- Performance Management
Desirable
- Evidence of team management.
- Experience of service development across professional boundaries
- Experience in undertaking risk assessments
- Experience of health promotion and preventative developments within service
- Experience of referring for and analysing the results of tests
- Teaching & educational assessment experience
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional registration as recognised by HCPC.
- Significant accredited post graduate specialist physiotherapy courses within relevant clinical area specifically including the ability to request investigations (IRMER trained) and to request blood investigations
- Advanced training to Master's level / currently completing Master's in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- MSc within relevant specialty.
- Injection therapy qualification.
- Clinical Education Training Course
- Member of the chartered society of physiotherapy
- Evidence of leadership courses/qualifications
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate experience; including relevant experience in specialist field.
- Managing a complex caseload using an advanced clinical reasoning process.
- Significant experience working as an autonomous practitioner
- Significant experience in multi agency team working within specialist area
- Therapeutic handling and risk assessments
- Direct involvement with carers and families
- Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
- Leadership of clinical networks/clinical practice groups
- Experience in assisting in leading service developments
- Experience in staff development e.g. supervision
- Experience in presenting within clinical area
- Performance Management
Desirable
- Evidence of team management.
- Experience of service development across professional boundaries
- Experience in undertaking risk assessments
- Experience of health promotion and preventative developments within service
- Experience of referring for and analysing the results of tests
- Teaching & educational assessment experience
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
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).
