Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available, for a clinician with MSK experience to join our out-patient MSK team. The post holder will work across all Swansea Bay University Health Board sites of; Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Singleton and Morriston Hospitals to deliver a high quality MSK care. You will need to have completed at least one or two rotations at Band 5 or Band 6 level in MSK out-patient's. Any additional MSK experience would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a dedicated team of qualified and support staff. The service has number of referral access routes from self referral as well as primary and secondary care clinicians .The role will involve assessing with triaging and managing MSK conditions. The service offers different modes of consultation of telephone and face to face assessments. The post holder will develop patient centred therapy and rehabilitation through utilising of extensive skills and abilities.
You will be expected to support the delivery of exercise classes and hydrotherapy sessions.
The service offers regular placements to Cardiff University students. There is an expectation for you to be actively involved with overseeing the supervision of students and support Band 5 rotational staff throughout their rotations.
The physiotherapy service has long established links with Cardiff University to support post- graduate learning .
There are opportunities to develop teaching skills via the Swansea University. The service supports the delivery of MSK teaching sessions at the School of Medicine.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- oDiploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- oProfessional Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses/training
Desirable
- Evidence of experience at B6 level in MSK OP Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Substantial broad range of experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist in an NHS rotational physiotherapy post
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Substantial contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students and assistants
- Ability to organize, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients or carers
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- oDiploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- oProfessional Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses/training
Desirable
- Evidence of experience at B6 level in MSK OP Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Substantial broad range of experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist in an NHS rotational physiotherapy post
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Substantial contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students and assistants
- Ability to organize, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients or carers
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Swansea Bay University Health Board
1, Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park,
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
