Job overview

Are you a dynamic and dedicated Physiotherapist seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals within  Hywel Dda University Health Board community? 

Look no further! We're currently seeking a highly skilled, driven Physiotherapist to join our Community Rehabilitation Team in Carmarthenshire.

As a Specialist Community Physiotherapist, you'll contribute to a paradigm that prioritises individual uniqueness and empowers patients to achieve optimal function and vitality. Our culture is built on collaboration, compassion and a shared commitment to excellence. It's where your passion meets purpose, and your commitment becomes a catalyst shaping the rehabilitation narrative of our community.

The Physiotherapy Community Team is rapidly growing and evolving. This additional investment has highlighted the Health Board's commitment to building community capacity and improving access to rehabilitation as close to home as possible.

The post holder will work closely as part of a broader, larger, dynamic multi disciplinarily teams (MDT) of Occupational therapists (OT’s), Nurses, Social Workers, Dieticians, Community Pharmacists and Third Sector Services to name a few.  In order to provide timely, patient centred, seamless care integration with the Acute Hospitals, Community Hospitals, Front of House Services (TOCALS) and Intermediate Care Services is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assess, develop and implement co-produced, personalised treatment plans for patients with a diverse range of conditions in their own home, community-based classes and outpatient clinics. We place a strong emphasis on patient-centred care to foster independence and well-being. 

The post holder will contribute to spearheading initiatives to implement progressive rehabilitation strategies, service development and contribute to our organisation's reputation for innovation.

The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7-day service, based on service need and rota basis. They will have the skills required to participate in the respiratory On-call service.

The  applicant will need an excellent ability to manage and prioritise a caseload, support and supervise Physiotherapy students and staff, and have the ability to travel between sites and in the community in a timely manner. 

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
 
Community facilities, including:    

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.