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Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 25 hours per week (Days and hours to be confirmed, but can be flexible)
Job ref
100-AHP092-0925
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital/Cardigan Integrated Care Centre
Town
Aberystwyth/Cardigan
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/09/2025 23:59
Interview date
08/10/2025

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Specialist Physiotherapist

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity in Hywel Dda University Health Board in the county of Ceredigion for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join our team, with a potential view of being part of the band 6 rotations within the county. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual that has the skills and ability to motivate and engage with their patients and can work independently.  They will lead and adapt to innovation and service developments. They will support supervision and training and have the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team. Experience of NHS working is desirable.

The University Health Board proactively supports training and development both as part of internal and external CPD.

Hear all about joining us here: Allied Health Professional Recruitment - Physiotherapist - YouTube

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual with great interpersonal skills to network with acute and community colleagues to co-ordinate a responsive, seamless service across pathways and sectors. The successful post holder will have organisational ability and a commitment to service development. They will develop the evidence base for evaluation through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity. As appropriate, there will be an expectation to deputise for senior management.

As a versatile postgraduate, they will need to have a strong clinical grounding in older people rehabilitation, expertise in falls and frailty syndrome, neurological conditions,  cardio-respiratory conditions and MSK problems.  They will have a good understanding of current issues affecting community services. The post holder will work autonomously as a highly skilled practitioner managing a clinical caseload of patients with diverse and complex health and social care needs.  They will work alongside members of the MDT in a managerial and clinical role.  They will provide clinical leadership, specialist expertise and supervision to junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy support workers, students and generic rehabilitation assistants. There will be a strong educational element to the role as a clinical expert.

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

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a physiotherapy service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and investment into the individual as a person as much as their professional development is important. We actively promote post-graduate study with shared funding opportunities. The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work life balance and we encourage remote working when appropriate and flexible working arrangements.

The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7-day service and participation on the respiratory on-call rota with adequate training as required.  This will be on a rota basis.

The ability to travel is required and although based in Ceredigion, there may be times where it will be necessary to travel.   

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  08/10/2025

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Professional registration as recognised by HCPC.
  • CPD evidence
  • IT skills
  • Postgraduate evidence of specialist education
Desirable criteria
  • Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty
  • Clinical Education Training Course
  • Member of C.S.P
  • Active participation of specialist interest groups

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post-graduate experience in relevant clinical specialty
  • Completion of junior competency framework
  • Practical experience to a level that would enable participation on the respiratory on call rota
  • Therapeutic handling and risk assessments
  • Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process.
  • Inter-professional and team working.
  • Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
  • Experience of staff supervision
  • Direct involvement with carers and families
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of student supervision
  • Negotiation of MDT working practices
  • Experience of service development
  • Experience of NHS working

Other

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of teaching/In Service Training
  • Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
  • Prepared to participate in on call and extended service
  • Ability to travel between sites and in community in a timely manner

Language Requirements

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mari Davies
Job title
Team Lead Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01970 635960
Additional information

Please feel free to get in touch if you require any further information in regards to this post.

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