Hywel Dda University Health Board

Physiotherapy Support Worker

The closing date is 09 September 2025

Job summary

In Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our Physiotherapy team in Pembrokeshire working in Withybush General Hospital.

The job will involve working alongside Physiotherapists and undertaking delegated tasks to deliver physiotherapy programmes with patients in the hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has the ability to motivate and engage with their patients, collaborate with multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care as well as providing clinical administrative support to the service.

We are an evolving service and are looking to recruit people who share our core values in HDUHB and who have a genuine interest and skills in rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the physiotherapy service undertaking assessment and treatment programmes. They will work predominantly as part of our Respiratory and Medical inpatient physiotherapy team delivering ward based care. They will be part of a close team and also work alone with guidance and direction from the registered staff. They will assist with specified clinical duties and administrative tasks, in the provision of an efficient, caring, patient focused service alongside the wider MDT.

The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible approach to a 7 day service, based on service need.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 17/09/2025.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-ACS124-0925

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
  • NVQ 3/or level 3 learning or equivalent
  • Evidence of broad base of general education and/or life experiences
  • IT skills
  • Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training, short courses

Desirable

  • ECDL
  • Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice evidencing 60 credits level 3 learning

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field
  • Computer/keyboard skills
  • Experience of working alone and as part of a team
  • Willingness to undergo relevant training

Desirable

  • Additional clinical or health care related experience
  • Experience of working with groups of patients

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
  • NVQ 3/or level 3 learning or equivalent
  • Evidence of broad base of general education and/or life experiences
  • IT skills
  • Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training, short courses

Desirable

  • ECDL
  • Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice evidencing 60 credits level 3 learning

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field
  • Computer/keyboard skills
  • Experience of working alone and as part of a team
  • Willingness to undergo relevant training

Desirable

  • Additional clinical or health care related experience
  • Experience of working with groups of patients

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker (Level 1)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist: Respiratory/Medical

Fiona Treseder

Fiona.Treseder@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-ACS124-0925

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Supporting documents

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