Job summary
Come and work for the SBUHB Physiotherapy Service in beautiful Swansea Bay, with fabulous coastline, outdoor pursuits, and mountain walking all within easy travelling distance.
Joining our team you will be afforded fantastic opportunities for CPD, teaching and mentoring through senior staff educated to Masters level, or above. We have long established links with multiple South Wales Universities, for undergrad and post- grad Physio education, including the provision of student placements.
Recently we have had many staff secure HEIW funding for post graduate study. We have strong relationships with the School of Health Science, and School of Medicine at Swansea University, both in terms of accessing post-grad courses, supporting research projects, and providing teaching and education to medical students.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to the specialist caseload across various sites within the SBUHB as the service requires.
To manage a defined caseload of clients with complex needs within this setting, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, maintaining associated records.
To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal as delegated by supervisor.
To supervise Physiotherapy students on clinical placements.
To deputise for the Senior Physiotherapists in their absence as required.
To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in an in-service training scheme.
To work across the Health Board and travel between SBU Health Board sites as required to support service delivery.
To undertake lone working if required.
About us
Come and work for the SBUHB Physiotherapy Service in beautiful Swansea Bay, with fabulous coastline, outdoor pursuits, and mountain walking all within easy travelling distance.
Joining our team you will be afforded fantastic opportunities for CPD, teaching and mentoring through senior staff educated to Masters level, or above. We have long established links with multiple South Wales Universities, for undergrad and post- grad Physio education, including the provision of student placements.
Recently we have had many staff secure HEIW funding for post graduate study. We have strong relationships with the School of Health Science, and School of Medicine at Swansea University, both in terms of accessing post-grad courses, supporting research projects, and providing teaching and education to medical students.
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; Welsh and/or English 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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Physio degree or similar
- HCPC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant Ax and RX interventions to LD
- Awareness and knowledge of relevant policy and legislation appropriate to LD (MCA etc)
- Knowledge of clinical governance , audit and research
- Understanding of roles of MDT and partnership working
Experience
Essential
- Significant post grad experience in the UK with varied clinical experience - paeds, ortho, community + neuro,
- Delivery of programmes in conjunction with families/carers
- Caseload management skills
- Experience of supervision and delegation
Skills
Essential
- Verbal, written, listening with a wide variety of people + methods
- Involving patients in Ax and Rx
- Organisational and prioritisation skills
- Independent and team working
- Experience working in the NHS in various settings such as hospital or community settings.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Physio degree or similar
- HCPC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant Ax and RX interventions to LD
- Awareness and knowledge of relevant policy and legislation appropriate to LD (MCA etc)
- Knowledge of clinical governance , audit and research
- Understanding of roles of MDT and partnership working
Experience
Essential
- Significant post grad experience in the UK with varied clinical experience - paeds, ortho, community + neuro,
- Delivery of programmes in conjunction with families/carers
- Caseload management skills
- Experience of supervision and delegation
Skills
Essential
- Verbal, written, listening with a wide variety of people + methods
- Involving patients in Ax and Rx
- Organisational and prioritisation skills
- Independent and team working
- Experience working in the NHS in various settings such as hospital or community settings.
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
Community Learning Disability Team in Keir Hardie Health Park Merthyr Tydfil
Kier Hardie University Health Park, Aberdare Rd, Merthyr Tydfil
Community - Merthyr Tydfil CLDT
CF48 1BZ
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
