Physiotherapist

Swansea Bay University Health Board

The closing date is 27 April 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join Swansea Community Integrated Services-Therapies Team, within Swansea Bay University Health Board

The post holder will provide a high standard physiotherapy service to the specialist caseload across various sites within the SBUHB asthe service requires having satisfactorily completed a range of core rotations in a variety of specialties will manage a defined caseloadof clients with complex needs within this setting, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement andevaluate interventions, maintaining associated records

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 recognise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance, plan and prioritise own client workloadto meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations/changes arise.

To Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice andtreatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.

Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner responsible for the management of your own workload and caseload within a defined area of the service working without direct supervision. Plan and organise a number of complex activities/ intervention programmes which require the formulation / adjustment of plans

Follow the standards of practice for Physiotherapy and ensure that minimum requirements are met (CSP Health Board, departmentaland service specific). Implement policies, propose and contribute to changes in working practices/ procedures for own area.

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.

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AHP027-0425

Job locations

Guildhall

St Helens Road

Swansea

SA1 4PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you get job satisfaction from holding a complex caseload, treating older people and younger people with complex physical disabilities?

Are you flexible, motivated, and organised and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team?

Would you like to work in a variety of settings including homes, care homes, and reablement bedded facilities?

If the answer is YES then we would love to hear from you.

Swansea Community Integrated Services therapy team work geographically across beautiful Swansea Bay, with fabulous coastlines, outdoor pursuits, and mountain walking all within easy travelling distance.

The team provides same day response and reablement to support people to be discharged in a timely and safe manner from hospital, or to prevent an admission to hospital or permanent placement into a care home. You will be supported by an experienced MDT including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, dietitians, medicine management, domiciliary care assistants, social workers and nursing colleagues.

There are CPD opportunities, for undergrad and post- graduate education. As part of your role you will be expected to support student placements and provide supervision to less experienced colleagues.

The successful post-holder will be expected to work flexibly across Swansea Bay and participate in 7 day working as required.

The ability to travel in a timely manner across sites during the working day is required.

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

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you get job satisfaction from holding a complex caseload, treating older people and younger people with complex physical disabilities?

Are you flexible, motivated, and organised and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team?

Would you like to work in a variety of settings including homes, care homes, and reablement bedded facilities?

If the answer is YES then we would love to hear from you.

Swansea Community Integrated Services therapy team work geographically across beautiful Swansea Bay, with fabulous coastlines, outdoor pursuits, and mountain walking all within easy travelling distance.

The team provides same day response and reablement to support people to be discharged in a timely and safe manner from hospital, or to prevent an admission to hospital or permanent placement into a care home. You will be supported by an experienced MDT including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, dietitians, medicine management, domiciliary care assistants, social workers and nursing colleagues.

There are CPD opportunities, for undergrad and post- graduate education. As part of your role you will be expected to support student placements and provide supervision to less experienced colleagues.

The successful post-holder will be expected to work flexibly across Swansea Bay and participate in 7 day working as required.

The ability to travel in a timely manner across sites during the working day is required.

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

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registration
  • Contribution to clinical education / supervision of other staff / students
  • Contribution to service development / Audit

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an NHS Physiotherapy Department
  • Broad range of experience as an NHS rotational Physiotherapist
  • Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team / MDT team

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to travel between SBU HB sites in a timely manner for patient care
  • Ability to organise / prioritise and delegate effectively
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registration
  • Contribution to clinical education / supervision of other staff / students
  • Contribution to service development / Audit

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an NHS Physiotherapy Department
  • Broad range of experience as an NHS rotational Physiotherapist
  • Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team / MDT team

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to travel between SBU HB sites in a timely manner for patient care
  • Ability to organise / prioritise and delegate effectively

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).

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.

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).

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

Guildhall

St Helens Road

Swansea

SA1 4PE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Guildhall

St Helens Road

Swansea

SA1 4PE


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Physiotherapist

Sarah Jones

Sarah.Jones70@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AHP027-0425

Job locations

Guildhall

St Helens Road

Swansea

SA1 4PE


Supporting documents

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