Job overview

The successful candidate will provide an expert service as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in the management of patients referred to the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Trauma and Orthopaedic Spinal Service. 

To work in partnership with the Multidisciplinary spinal teams as an expert resource in Spinal musculoskeletal conditions.  Working primarily in orthopaedic clinics, they will be responsible for the diagnosis and management of patients with spinal conditions, from referral sources including Minor Injury Units, GP’s and Physiotherapy. 

The post is provided to support improvements against the Welsh Government treatment guidelines for treatment and outpatient pathways.

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

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist the post holder will ensure the delivery of a high-quality service to the local population. 

To be responsible for a complex orthopaedic caseload, using enhanced clinical decision-making skills in close collaboration with relevant 
consultants.

They will also take the lead on developing post-operative follow-up services for surgical patients, including collecting appropriate 
PROMs.

To act as an expert practitioner in the field of spinal orthopaedic disorders demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge beyond those 
associated with a conventional physiotherapy role.

To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload 

Management of patients that would have traditionally been referred into secondary care orthopaedic services with spinal and peripheral problems 
and involves the use of advanced decision-making and clinical reasoning skills to perform clinical interventions that may fall outside the normal 
scope of physiotherapy practice.

Independent decision making regarding the clinical diagnosis and future clinical management of presenting patients through the assimilation of 
clinical assessment and the requesting and interpretation of the results of specific medical investigations such as X rays, MRI, USS and pathology 
tests.

To communicate complex condition related information to patients and relatives.

To undertake physical treatment techniques utilising highly specialised and developed clinical skills.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.