Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the Children’s and Adult Learning Disability Physiotherapy team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The successful applicant will be a  clinician who has previously had some experience  within Paediatrics and/or Adults with Learning Disabilities and would like to continue their clinical development in this area.

We are looking for a self-motivated and forward thinking clinician who is a strong team player with the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and excellent communication skills. Possessing a solid foundation in core clinical skills you will embrace innovation and be committed to following evidence based clinical practice.

The post will require the successful candidate to work from their main base of Serennu Children's Centre in Rogerstone, Newport, although they may undertake clinic work at the Caerphilly and Nevill Hall (Abergavenny) Children's Centres occasionally, if required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a caseload of children and young people, working within the community, clinic and education settings.  The caseload will be comprised of children and young people between the ages of 0-18 and will cover all specialities.

The successful applicant will be required to travel between sites within Gwent.

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

You will be responsible for a community caseload that will be mixed speciality including going into mainstream and specialist ALN schools and you will therefore need to have a broad knowledge and some experience of treating a variety of conditions in 0-18 year olds across the specialities of development, neurology, respiratory,  rheumatology, MSK, T&O and complex needs.

You will need to be able to communicate with education staff, members of the multi-disciplinary team and families and write appropriate reports and letters.

You will need to be organised, have a flexible approach and show initiative where needed and be a team player to meet the needs of the service.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• to contribute to the implementation of changes within the work area
• in conjunction with other senior staff, to clinically mentor and supervise support workers and rotational band 5 physiotherapists
• to be involved with students as a clinical educator
• to contribute to the delivery of the in service training programme
• to actively participate in audit and service improvement

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 Well-being 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.  Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.