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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Bank
Hours
  • Flexible working
  • Other
Bank - as and when required.
Job ref
100-BANK-AHP001-0825
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Health Board Wide
Town
Health Board Wide
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/08/2025 23:59

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Bank Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS AfC: 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

Hywel Dda University Health Board has a new, exciting opportunity for motivated, driven and passionate Specialist Physiotherapists.

We currently have a number of Bank vacancies across the three counties in multiple specialities, for dynamic Physiotherapists who are keen to join our growing Physiotherapy Team.

Hywel Dda is situated within a beautiful part of West Wales with award winning beaches and National Parks. Why not make a positive professional move to the area.

Opportunities may be available in the acute setting, across critical care, medical and surgical wards, in MSK, in the community or with specialist services.

If you feel that you have a good understanding of rehabilitation, excellent team working skills and understand how to get the very best outcomes for your patients, we would be excited to hear from you.

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

Interviews to be held on 11/9/2025

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working as an autonomous practitioner, providing specialist assessment and clinical reasoning skills. 

They will manage a daily complex caseload.  They will work as part of our expanding Physiotherapy service, providing timely and patient-centred care. They will formulate and deliver individualised physiotherapy treatment programmes and progress patients to obtain a safe discharge home where appropriate, they will work closely with physiotherapy colleagues and demonstrate collaborative working with members of the MDT.  Clinical decisions will be determined using a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice, comprehensive clinical assessment and enhanced reasoning skills.

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.

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

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

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 criteria
  • Professional registration as recognised by HPCP
  • Post graduate evidence of specialist education.
  • CPD evidence.
  • IT skills.
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.
  • Direct involvement with carers and families.
  • Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements.
  • Experience of staff supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of student supervision.
  • Negotiation of MDT working practices.
  • Experience of service development
  • Experience of NHS working

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
Tim Griffiths
Job title
Service Lead Physiotherapist - Acute and Community
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 773467
Additional information

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